Elor Azaria

Israel Katz's populist push to pardon Elor Azaria puts Israel at serious risk - comment

Azaria was not convicted of mere "negligent homicide", but of manslaughter for his actions in 2016.

Israeli soldier Elor Azaria, who was caught on video shooting a wounded Palestinian assailant in the head as he lay on the ground, sits during a hearing at a military appeals court in Tel Aviv during which he was charged with manslaughter on April 18, 2016.
Elor Azaria sits to hear his verdict in a military court in Tel Aviv, Israel, January 4, 2017

Katz requests pardon for Elor Azaria, convicted of killing incapacitated Palestinian attacker

Elor Azaria sits to hear his verdict in a military court in Tel Aviv, Israel, January 4, 2017

US State Department imposes visa restriction on Elor Azaria for 'human rights violations'

 Israeli security forces at the scene of a shooting attack outside Jerusalem Old City, August 14,2022.

Palestinian response to terror on Israelis shows why peace is impossible - editorial


Liberman asks Rivlin to commute Hebron shooter's sentence

"Elor and his family paid a heavy personal and family-wide price as they struggled with Elor's trial and with the unprecedented and drawn out public exposure," Liberman wrote.

Former Israeli soldier Elor Azaria (C), who was convicted of manslaughter and sentenced to 18 months imprisonment for killing a wounded and incapacitated Palestinian assailant, waits to hear the ruling at an Israeli military appeals court in Tel Aviv, Israel July 30, 2017.

Liberman requests pardon for Hebron shooter

President Reuven Rivlin's office said he will only discuss the matter with experts upon his return from a state trip to Spain.

Former Israeli soldier Elor Azaria (C), who was convicted of manslaughter and sentenced to 18 months imprisonment for killing a wounded and incapacitated Palestinian assailant, waits to hear the ruling at an Israeli military appeals court in Tel Aviv, Israel July 30, 2017.

Liberman calls on president to pardon jailed Hebron shooter immediately

Elor Azaria is commonly known as the "Hebron shooter," and his case has gained country-wide attention.

Former Israeli soldier Elor Azaria (C), who was convicted of manslaughter and sentenced to 18 months imprisonment for killing a wounded and incapacitated Palestinian assailant, waits to hear the ruling at an Israeli military appeals court in Tel Aviv, Israel July 30, 2017.

Army chief cuts 4 months from Hebron shooter’s sentence

Elor Azaria still to serve 14 months in prison.

Hebron shooter Elor Azaria and IDF Chief of Staff Gadi Eisenkot

#23 Gadi Eizenkot - Safeguarding Israel from turmoil

In the past year, Eisenkot has faced much criticism from the public, especially surrounding the controversial case of former IDF soldier Elor Azaria, who was convicted of manslaughter.

Gadi Eizenkot

IDF chief skips first chance to commute Azaria’s sentence

The IDF chief’s own statements the day that Azaria’s appeal was rejected indicated that he would seriously consider leniency if Azaria dropped a potential appeal to the High Court of Justice.

Elor Azaria, July 29 2017.

IDF Chief skips decision on commuting Hebron shooter's sentence

Many had thought IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Gadi Eisenkot would rush to issue a decision on Thursday to end the public pressure over the issue.

Former Israeli soldier Elor Azaria (C), who was convicted of manslaughter and sentenced to 18 months imprisonment for killing a wounded and incapacitated Palestinian assailant, waits to hear the ruling at an Israeli military appeals court in Tel Aviv, Israel July 30, 2017.

Ex-IDF prosecutor to JPost: There's no reason to commute Hebron shooter's sentence

An ex-IDF prosector weighs in on the consequences of one of the most talked-of legal controversies in the country.

Former Israeli soldier Elor Azaria and his family await a ruling on the appeal of his manslaughter conviction

La vérité de Moshé Yaalon

Entretien sans langue de bois avec l’ancien ministre de la Défense, qui évoque l’opération Bordure Protectrice, l’affaire Elor Azaria et ses projets d’avenir

Moshé Yaalon en visite auprès d’un soldat blessé

Hebron shooter Elor Azaria begins serving sentence for manslaughter

Azaria enters prison after court rejects his request to postpone until chief of staff decides on commuting sentence.

Elor Azaria wearing a shirt with the Star of David as he enters prison in August, 2017