[58702] The President of the State on negotiations regarding Netanyahu and reports of a criminal incident in Hadera

Political and Security Developments: May 13, 2026

The President's reference to legal contacts regarding Netanyahu

State President Isaac Herzog addressed today reports of negotiations for a possible plea deal regarding Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. According to Amit Segal, known for his line identified with right-wing positions, the President stated that "one side said it is willing to come to the room - I expect the other side to come as well."

Similar remarks were also published by ynet news, which presented the matter under the headline "Netanyahu's request for a pardon." This outlet, which sometimes takes a critical line toward the institution of the Prime Minister, emphasized the President's expectation for the continuation of contacts between the parties in the discussion room.

Shooting incident in Hadera

On the security-criminal front, ynet news reported on an incident that occurred in Hadera, during which a police officer opened fire at two suspects who planned to throw Molotov cocktails. According to the report, the condition of the two is defined as serious and moderate.