The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/clemency/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:45:27 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png clemency | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/clemency/ 32 32 In granting a pardon, Herzog would validate PM’s narrative that only he can lead the country https://www.timesofisrael.com/in-granting-a-pardon-herzog-would-validate-pms-narrative-that-only-he-can-lead-the-country/ Mon, 01 Dec 2025 10:45:04 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3701640 An unequivocal pardon would effectively back Netanyahu's assertion that he bears no responsibility for alleged crimes, or for October 7, and tear the public apart

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]]> Biden grants clemency to 1,500 people, pardons 39: ‘The most ever in a single day’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/biden-grants-clemency-to-1500-people-pardons-39-the-most-ever-in-a-single-day/ Fri, 13 Dec 2024 06:49:53 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3438779 All had been placed on home confinement during pandemic, White House says; move comes after outgoing president was excoriated on both sides of the aisle for pardoning son Hunter

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]]> Clemency policy to be eased for Israel’s upcoming 75th anniversary https://www.timesofisrael.com/clemency-policy-to-be-eased-for-israels-upcoming-75th-anniversary/ Sun, 02 Oct 2022 19:54:22 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2847133 New framework for pardons gives special consideration to the elderly, those with special needs who contributed to country's security, rehabilitated adults convicted as minors

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]]> Orthodox Jewish organizations shaped Trump’s pardons, NYT reports https://www.timesofisrael.com/orthodox-jewish-organizations-shaped-trumps-pardons-nyt-reports/ Mon, 22 Mar 2021 15:11:42 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2510554 Investigation finds network of lawyers, lobbyists, and activists, guided by Orthodox Jewish leaders, helped secure over two dozen pardons and commutations under former US president

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]]> Bernie Madoff asks Trump to commute his 150-year sentence https://www.timesofisrael.com/bernie-madoff-asks-trump-to-commute-his-150-year-sentence/ Thu, 25 Jul 2019 14:17:57 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2118632 Ponzi schemer pleaded guilty to 11 charges linked to his $19 billion fraud over four decades

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]]> Woman who killed abusive husband gets early release https://www.timesofisrael.com/woman-who-killed-abusive-husband-gets-early-release/ Wed, 19 Jun 2019 12:18:36 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2096969 Life sentence of Dalal Daoud was commuted two years ago, but parole board previously ruled her rehabilitation was incomplete

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]]> Ex-tourism minister freed after 9 months in jail https://www.timesofisrael.com/ex-tourism-minister-freed-after-9-months-in-jail/ Sun, 09 Sep 2018 10:15:23 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com?p=1923108&preview=true&preview_id=1923108 Stas Misezhnikov's 15-month sentence for fraud and breach of trust was reduced by a third for good behavior

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]]> Rivlin grants clemency to teen bride who killed abusive husband https://www.timesofisrael.com/rivlin-grants-clemency-to-teen-bride-who-killed-abusive-husband/ Wed, 15 Aug 2018 09:27:48 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1908742 As part of special pardons initiative for Israel's 70th anniversary, president eases sentences for 70 eligible offenders, hails efforts to rehabilitate prisoners

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]]> President rejects ex-tourism minister’s clemency request https://www.timesofisrael.com/president-rejects-ex-tourism-ministers-clemency-request/ Mon, 02 Jul 2018 18:52:05 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1881971 Stas Misezhnikov's conviction for fraud and breach of trust reflects 'serious violations of integrity by a very senior public official,' Rivlin says

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]]> Elor Azaria’s trial is over, but the tribulations have only just begun https://www.timesofisrael.com/elor-azarias-trial-is-over-but-the-tribulations-have-only-just-begun/ Wed, 04 Jan 2017 21:44:01 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1533963 With sentencing, appeals and possible clemency for the Hebron shooter waiting in the wings, Israel's legal system faces an ongoing test

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]]> Netanyahu backs pardon for soldier convicted of killing wounded stabber https://www.timesofisrael.com/netanyahu-backs-pardon-for-soldier-convicted-of-killing-wounded-stabber/ Wed, 04 Jan 2017 19:01:35 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1533874 'This is a hard and painful day,' PM says, joining other senior lawmakers calling for Elor Azaria to be let off after manslaughter conviction

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]]> Rivlin says he’ll weigh pardon request from Hebron shooter, not politicians https://www.timesofisrael.com/rivlin-says-hell-weigh-pardon-request-from-hebron-shooter-not-politicians/ Wed, 04 Jan 2017 17:50:25 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1533778 Facing calls for leniency for IDF soldier Elor Azaria, convicted of manslaughter, president says only defendant can file clemency requests; sentencing set for January 15

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]]> Jonathan Pollard, Jewish-American spy for Israel, going free after 30 years https://www.timesofisrael.com/jonathan-pollard-jewish-american-spy-for-israel-going-free-after-30-years/ Fri, 20 Nov 2015 05:54:37 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com?p=1287805&preview_id=1287805 Initially shunted aside but then adopted by Israel and demonized by parts of US defense establishment, agent finally being released Friday in a case that has haunted bilateral ties

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]]> Livni says she opposes clemency for Katsav https://www.timesofisrael.com/livni-says-she-opposes-clemency-for-katsav/ Tue, 23 Apr 2013 20:03:36 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=473828 Former president hasn't expressed remorse over rape, sexual assault, justice minister notes

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