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Herzog Proposes Netanyahu Mediation Before Any Pardon Decision

By Drooid · Sep 19, 2026, 2:10 PM UTC · How we work

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President Isaac Herzog said he will use his discretion to block repeat elections and aid government formation.
Herzog proposed mediation at the President’s Residence to resolve Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s criminal trial before any pardon.
Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara approved the mediation but Netanyahu has not responded.
Herzog urged voters to choose a decisive outcome to avoid post-election deadlock.

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President Isaac Herzog said he will use his discretion to block repeat elections and aid government formation.
Herzog proposed mediation at the President’s Residence to resolve Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s criminal trial before any pardon.
Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara approved the mediation but Netanyahu has not responded.
Herzog urged voters to choose a decisive outcome to avoid post-election deadlock.