Will Herzog Give In?
Shockwaves Across the Arab World Over Netanyahu’s Pardon Request
Palestinian leadership and Arab media react with alarm, viewing the move as a potential political conspiracy with U.S. backing.
The Arab world has been stunned by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s request for a pardon, with the story dominating news broadcasts across the region. Analysts and media outlets report that the reaction has been intense, particularly within Palestinian circles, both in the Palestinian Authority and Hamas, as reported on Channel 14.
According to sources, many view the pardon request as part of a pre-arranged scheme involving Netanyahu, U.S. President Donald Trump, and Palestinian leaders, aimed at securing political advantage for the Israeli prime minister. “Netanyahu is the greatest enemy of the Palestinians,” a senior Palestinian Authority official told our correspondent. “He undermined the Oslo Accords, destroyed the Palestinian statehood dream, and waged a devastating war in Gaza. If granted a pardon, he will likely continue his agenda, with Trump’s support, to control Gaza and displace Palestinians.”
Arab media coverage has been unusually detailed, focusing less on political spin and more on potential consequences. Palestinian officials expressed deep concern that Netanyahu receiving a pardon would virtually guarantee a right-wing victory in upcoming Israeli elections, escalating fears of further conflict and instability.
The story has sparked widespread debate across Arab news panels, with analysts dissecting the implications for Palestinian statehood, regional security, and the balance of power in Israeli politics. The overall sentiment in the Arab world is one of alarm and apprehension, viewing the pardon as a strategic disaster for the Palestinian cause.