18 thoughts on “BREAKING: Israel’s Pres. Herzog Does Deals for ‘Special Friends’ – Tikun Olam תיקון עולם إصلاح العالم
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  1. Let me get this right: the “deal” is shortening her sentence by 3 weeks? It took me almost as long just to read this blog post…

    1. Any interference of any kind whether it’s 3 weeks, 3 years, or 3 minutes is a gross interference in the legal process and unacceptable. Herzog’s lies claiming the state prosecutor approved the commutation when it had already announced its opposition amounts to perjury. Another crime. But no worries, he’ll get away with it. He’s Ashkenazi, connected, rich and powerful. No one can touch him. And you shill for him. Good on ya!

      1. I’m Sephardi (born in Morocco) and religious. And despite all these labels (which you insist actually mean something) I “shill” (what a disgusting word) for Herzog. Releasing her 3 weeks early so she can be home for Kippur is not interference. A. It’s compassionate. B. It’s completely within Herzog’s legal prerogative as President.

        1. @ Shar: She stole millions from her clients including her own childrens’ babysitter and you want to offer her compassion? Oh and btw do you think during Yom Kippur she did a cheshbon nefesh regarding all her victims? Hardly. As an Israeli on Twitter wrote: the best test of whether this is kosher or not is to consider if she were the sister of Aymen Oudeh whether she would receive the same treatment. Of course, she wouldn’t.

          As for what is in the President’s discretion: does that include lying about the prosecutor agreeing with the clemency decision?

          It’s unfortunate you refuse to recognize the corruption and rot at the heart of your own legal system. But I do and I will expose it here. As for you being Sephardi, often those discriminated against are the most loyal to the system that harms them.

          Let’s call this to an end. You’re welcome to comment in other threads, but you’ve had your say in this one.

          1. You don’t like what I wrote, so you write back with counter arguments (legitimate) adding a personal psychological analysis (less legitimate), but then “call it an end” so as not to hear any rebuttal.

            Fair enough. Your blog, your rules.

          2. “…As for you being Sephardi, often those discriminated against are the most loyal to the system that harms them…”
            Said the investigative journalist suddenly turned psychologist.

            Back to the real issue at hand – a mediocre politician turned president. This piece of …. wouldn’t cooperate when he was under a criminal police investigation, siting the right to silence.
            What’s next? Granting a pardon to Netanyahu, perhaps

          3. @ Eli:

            Said the investigative journalist suddenly turned psychologist.

            One of the aspects of journalism I find refreshing is that every story you cover requires you to learn about subjects you didn’t know; and become an expert in fields you wouldn’t normally experience. So yes, you do need psychological skills in addressing political and social issues. It’s very helpful actually.

      2. You could say that about any parole or commutation of a sentence.
        Right?

        Richard. Who’s the convict whose sentence would you recommend Herzog commute?

        1. @ Ben G: Not at all. The state prosecutor, in objecting to her release said she hadn’t completed her rehabilitation program and feared she would return to the same behavior. That’s a red flag Herzog deliberately ignored. BTW, did Herzog consult with any of her victims before commuting? Of course not because he knew what they would say. The whole thing reeks of sleaze. As for Herzog, no more Mr. Clean. He’s as dirty as all the rest.

          Who should he commute? Marwan Barghouti of course and Dirar Abusisi as well. Abusisi isn’t even guilty of committing the “crime” he’s accused of. Barghouti could singlehandedly resolve the conflict if released, and if Israel was willing to seriously engage in compromise and negotiation.

          No more comments in this thread.

          1. Right… Three more weeks of rehabilitation and voilà! The threat of recidivism is magically gone.

          2. So you are a better judge than the State prosecutor about how she should be treated? If so, why not apply to be state prosecutor? Then you can apply your superior judgement and replace that of the actual state prosecutor. Till then, I’ll take his judgment over yours (in this case).

          3. So you are a better judge than the President of the State of Israel about how pardons should be given? If so, why not apply to be President? Then you can apply your superior judgement and replace that of the actual President. Till then, I’ll take his judgment over yours (in this case).

            It works both ways. If you can criticize the President’s judgment, I can criticize the state prosecutor’s judgment.

          4. @ Sharvul: is the state prosecutor better informed of the case, the victims and the criminal; and less conflicted than Herzog? Yes . And I don’t owe anyone any favors as Herzog appears to. My judgment is not impaired by unethical considerations as his is.
            If you choose to throw in your lot with the corrupt Israeli elite, that tells us quite a lot about you.

  2. again and again as soon as religion opens its mouth nothing good comes out
    another pedophile protection racket
    40 odd deaths and they blame a hapless cop.

  3. Another aspect of this scandal is the fact that her license to practice law has been suspended for seven years only. It should have been cancelled. How can she ever be allowed to be anybody’s lawyer?

  4. Not sure I agree with the notion that all Mizrahim are at the lower end of the social spectrum in Israel. There are rich Mizrahi women too in Israel. A family I know with roots in Egypt would make many Askhenazi Israelis look like paupers.

    Also, Israeli Christians (Arab) are highly educated and well to do.

    1. @ zibbkabeer: I do not permit anyone who is not Arab or Muslim to adopt handles that are Arabic. Do not use this handle again here. If you do, I will ban you.

      Also, do not publish more than 3 comments in any 24 hr period. I do not permit commenters to monopolize the comment threads.

      Not sure I agree with the notion that all Mizrahim are at the lower end of the social spectrum

      Mizrahim have always been discriminated against in Israeli society. They continue to be till today despite the fact that half of Israelis are Mizrahi. If you deny this you either know nothing about Israel or you’re lying. Take your pick.

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