The Inside Story Podcast What would it mean for Israel if Netanyahu is pardoned in his court cases?
Dec 1, 2025
Dan Perry, a former AP editor, offers sharp political analysis. Mitchell Barak, a past aide to Netanyahu, shares insider insights on the political landscape. Neve Gordon, a human rights professor, critiques the implications for Palestinian rights. The discussion revolves around Netanyahu’s requested pardon, its divisive potential, and its impact on democratic institutions. They explore the long-term effects on Israeli society, electoral strategies, and the growing power of the religious right amid deepening societal divides.
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Pardon Undermines Rule Of Law
- Netanyahu's pardon request undermines equality before the law and deepens national division.
- Mitchell Barak says the move is timed for electoral advantage and reshapes public debate away from other issues.
Pardon Seen As Political Blackmail
- Dan Perry calls the pardon unprecedented and a mockery of legal equality.
- He warns Netanyahu uses political leverage to threaten institutions and end the prosecution.
Pardon Fits A Wider Regime Project
- Neve Gordon argues the pardon circumvents rule of law and serves a broader regime agenda.
- She believes Netanyahu aims to normalise regional ties without resolving the Palestinian issue.