Israeli President Isaac Herzog continues to prioritize mediation toward a plea deal in Benjamin Netanyahu’s long-running corruption trial rather than granting a presidential pardon or commutation. Netanyahu’s November 2025 request remains stalled pending an Attorney General opinion, which has not been submitted, while Justice Ministry guidance has emphasized the need for an admission of guilt, resignation, or conviction before clemency. Herzog has publicly committed to deciding solely on substantive legal and national-interest criteria amid coalition pressures and external calls from U.S. President Trump. The trial itself has accelerated with daily hearings ahead of a judge’s retirement, keeping the process active through late 2026. Trader consensus on near-term resolution markets reflects these procedural hurdles and Herzog’s consistent preference for negotiated outcomes over unilateral clemency.