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Israeli president pardons combat medic who shot dead wounded Palestinian attacker

Israeli president pardons soldier convicted of killing wounded Palestinian attacker.

By · Published September 19, 2026  22:27 UTC · Updated September 19, 2026  23:24 UTC

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  • Primary Driver: Israeli president pardons soldier convicted of killing wounded Palestinian attacker.
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A soldier was convicted of killing a wounded Palestinian attacker. According to Ynetnews, The Jerusalem Post, and Haaretz, the pardon was granted after a long legal battle. The New York Times and The Guardian also report on the pardon. The soldier's conviction was seen as a rare case of an Israeli soldier being held accountable for actions taken during a military operation.

The pardon has been met with mixed reactions, with some viewing it as a step towards justice and others seeing it as a miscarriage of justice. The Israeli president's decision to pardon Azaria has sparked debate about the limits of military power and the accountability of soldiers in the field. The case has been closely watched by human rights groups and the international community. The pardon was granted after a lengthy and complex legal process.

The pardon now clears his criminal record, but does not erase the controversy surrounding the case. The pardon has sparked debate about the limits of military power and the accountability of soldiers in the field. The case has been closely watched by human rights groups and the international community, and the pardon has been met with mixed reactions.

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What is the background of the case?

The case dates back to 2016, when Elor Azaria shot a wounded Palestinian attacker.

What was the outcome of the soldier's trial?

The soldier was convicted of killing the wounded Palestinian attacker and served two-thirds of his sentence before being released from prison in 2022.

What is the significance of the pardon?

The pardon clears the soldier's criminal record but does not erase the controversy surrounding the case.

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