The Times of Israel Daily Briefing Day 771 - Haviv Rettig Gur: The case for pardoning Netanyahu
Nov 15, 2025
In this discussion, Haviv Rettig Gur, a senior analyst and political commentator, shares insights on the precarious state of British Jewish communities facing rising antisemitism. He highlights his recent observations on the BBC's bias and its role in reporting on Israel. The conversation turns to Trump's request for a presidential pardon for Netanyahu, examining its legal implications and potential motivations. Rettig Gur argues that while Netanyahu's actions raise ethical questions, a pardon could remove a divisive legal precedent and possibly benefit Israeli unity.
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BBC As A Symptom Of Journalism's Failures
- The BBC's repeated editorial failures reflect a broader collapse in trying to be even approximately objective.
- Haviv Rettig Gur argues journalists must still try to be objective or risk producing unusable, politicized reporting.
Choosing A 'Jew-Niversity' For Safety
- British Jewish students now consider a 'Jew-niversity' where enough Jews create safety when campus sentiment turns hostile.
- Rettig Gur heard parents and students prioritize a campus Jewish community over prestige for security reasons.
British Jews See Deteriorating Outlook
- Polls show 82% of British Jews see anti-Semitism as a problem and two-thirds doubt a long-term future in the UK.
- Rettig Gur links these figures to widespread fear and defensive community behavior across Britain.