Call Me Back - with Dan Senor Netanyahu Seeks Pardon - with Amit Segal and Nadav Eyal
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Dec 1, 2025 
Amit Segal is an investigative journalist with deep insights into Israeli politics, while Nadav Eyal focuses on national security dynamics. They dive into Netanyahu's contentious pardon request, exploring its political implications and lack of an apology. The duo discusses historical precedents for pardons in Israel, including the controversial Bus 300 case. With the political landscape shifting, they analyze how the timing of Netanyahu’s request could affect upcoming elections and societal divisions. Their engaging debate sheds light on the intricate relationship between law and politics.
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Pardons Have Historical But Contested Precedent
- The president has legal authority to pardon, but traditionally that applied after convictions, creating legal ambiguity here.
- The Bus 300 precedent shows presidents pardoned senior figures for perceived public interest, and the Supreme Court approved it.
Bus 300 Pardon And Supreme Court Approval
- Amit recounts the Bus 300 scandal where Shin Bet leaders were pardoned to avoid trials after a cover-up.
- The Supreme Court later approved that pardon in a narrow decision, showing judicial involvement in pardons.
Pardon For A Sitting PM Would Be Extraordinary
- Nadav argues Netanyahu avoided admitting facts and seeks verbal concessions to enable a pardon without true accountability.
- He stresses pardons for a sitting prime minister would be extraordinary in Israeli political history.
