What Matters Now What Matters Now to Haviv Rettig Gur: The case for pardoning Netanyahu
Nov 12, 2025
Haviv Rettig Gur, a senior analyst at the Times of Israel and seasoned political commentator, shares insights on the fallout from the BBC scandal and its impact on British Jewry. He discusses rising antisemitism and the fears faced by Jewish students in the UK. The conversation shifts to the potential for a presidential pardon for Benjamin Netanyahu, examining the complexities of the pardon process and the motivations behind Trump's request. Rettig Gur argues that while he critiques Netanyahu, he still sees hope for reconciliation and a path forward.
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BBC Failures Show Systemic Bias
- The BBC scandals reflect systemic politicization and 'stupid' editorial decisions, not isolated errors.
- Rettig Gur views repeated failures as evidence the BBC has lost journalistic seriousness.
Objectivity Is A Worthy Failure
- Haviv Rettig Gur argues journalism must try to be objective even though perfect objectivity is impossible.
- He says journalists who give up on trying produce far worse, less useful reporting.
Jew-Universities As A Safety Choice
- Rettig Gur recounts British Jewish students calling some campuses 'Jew-niversities' to ensure safety and community.
- He reports widespread anxiety and the return of 'whispering Jews' in Britain and the West.