Israeli President Isaac Herzog has signaled he will not decide on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s November 2025 pardon request until all avenues for a plea deal in the ongoing corruption trial are exhausted. In late April 2026, Herzog directed legal teams toward mediation and arbitration between Netanyahu’s counsel and the attorney general, deferring any clemency review. This procedural stance follows opinions from the Justice Ministry’s pardons department and aligns with standard Israeli requirements for remorse and case resolution before extraordinary relief. External pressure from U.S. President Trump has not altered the timeline. With only weeks remaining until June 30, the emphasis on preliminary negotiations makes an imminent pardon improbable under current institutional processes.