Trump’s Stinging Attack on Israel’s President Touches a Nerve

New York Times - WorldCenter-LeftEN 4 min read 100% complete by Isabel KershnerFebruary 15, 2026 at 04:50 PM

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President Trump publicly criticized Israeli President Isaac Herzog for not yet pardoning Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in his corruption trial. The criticism was made during a press conference at the White House on Thursday, with Trump calling Herzog "disgraceful" and stating that Israel's people should shame him for not granting Netanyahu a pardon. This sparked a rare public spat between allies over the honor of the Israeli president. Herzog's office later clarified that he had not yet reached a decision regarding a pardon and was reviewing the matter by the Ministry of Justice. Trump had previously met with Netanyahu at the White House on Wednesday, fueling speculation about the prime minister's involvement in the criticism.

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israel-palestine conflict 80% corruption trial 70% pardon request 60% us-israel relations 50% israeli politics 50% president isaac herzog 40% benjamin netanyahu 40%

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