President Herzog on the Prime Minister’s Pardon Request: “I will consider solely the best interests of the State of Israel and Israeli society.“

“The issue of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s request for a pardon is clearly provoking debate and is deeply unsettling for many people in the country, across different communities. I have already clarified that it will be handled in the most correct and precise manner. I will consider solely the best interests of the State of Israel and Israeli society.”