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Israeli President Pardons Soldier Who Killed Wounded Palestinian Attacker

HeadlineSep 21, 2026

In Israel, President Isaac Herzog said Saturday he will clear the criminal record of Elor Azaria, overriding objections from the military. Azaria is a former soldier convicted of killing a wounded Palestinian attacker who posed no threat back in 2016. In July, Defense Minister Israel Katz wrote to Herzog urging him to grant Azaria’s request. The Israel Defense Forces opposed the move. A senior aide to military chief Eyal Zamir said Azaria has shown no remorse and has not accepted responsibility, a decade after his conviction.

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