Herzog says he expected Netanyahu to condemn Trump, who called him 'disgrace' for not granting PM pardon

Netanyahu continues to urge Herzog to grant him a presidential pardon over his ongoing criminal cases, as Herzog discouraged Trump's remarks as a 'blatant attack' on Israel's sovereignty and governance

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Netanyahu continues to urge Herzog to grant him a presidential pardon over his ongoing criminal cases, as Herzog discouraged Trump's remarks as a 'blatant attack' on Israel's sovereignty and governance

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Jonathan Lis

05:14 AM • March 14 2026 IST

Israeli President Isaac Herzog said on Friday he expected Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to condemn remarks by U.S. President Donald Trump, who called Herzog a "disgrace" earlier this month for not granting Netanyahu a pardon in his criminal cases.

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