A powerful show of support emerged Sunday as Diaspora Affairs Minister Amichai Shikli and Knesset Member Moshe Saada met with President Isaac Herzog, advocating for the pardon of Sergeant Ari Rosenfeld. The delegation presented a letter signed by 67 members of the governing coalition, marking an unprecedented level of parliamentary backing for the controversial case.
"Rosenfeld's actions were never intended to compromise national security—quite the opposite," reads the letter, which takes aim at Israel's justice system. The document sharply criticizes the State Attorney's Office, arguing their handling of the case has "severely undermined public confidence in law enforcement."
During the high-stakes meeting at the President's Residence, Herzog listened as Shikli and Saada condemned what they termed the "scandalous and disproportionate" prosecution of Rosenfeld. The ministers pressed for an immediate presidential pardon to "end the ongoing injustice."
The delegation emphasized their hope for a thorough and impartial review of the clemency request, stressing the need for both professionalism and fairness in the process.
