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Trump attacks Israeli President Herzog in row over Netanyahu pardon

US President Donald Trump's verbal attack last week on Israeli President Isaac Herzog for not pardoning Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is causing waves in Israel. Herzog's office stresses Israel's independence and says the president will act within the law.

February 16, 2026 at 09:54

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