There are divided reactions to the Israeli prime minister’s pardon request to President Isaac Herzog.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has asked for a presidential pardon to end the criminal prosecution against him.
He says it will unite the public, but critics say he is driving further division.
So, what are the long-term implications for Israel?
Presenter: Bernard Smith
Guests:
Dan Perry – political analyst
Neve Gordon – professor of human rights and international humanitarian law at Queen Mary University of London
Mitchell Barak – former aide to Benjamin Netanyahu during his time at the Foreign Ministry
Published On 1 Dec 2025
