Israel President Pardons Soldier in 2016 Palestinian Shooting Case
The president of Israel has granted a pardon to Elor Azaria for shooting an incapacitated Palestinian man in 2016.
The president of Israel has granted a pardon to soldier Elor Azaria. The decision follows a 2016 incident.
Azaria shot a Palestinian man during the event. The victim was already incapacitated by Israeli troops at the time. The legal case was widely described as controversial.
The article was published on September 19, 2026.
Source: Al Jazeera · https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/9/19/israels-president-pardons-soldier-who-killed-wounded-palestinian-in-2016?traffic_source=rss
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