Katz Intervened in Scandal over IDF Soldier Who Killed Terrorist
Israel's Defense Minister Israel Katz has approached President Isaac Herzog with a request to grant a pardon to IDF soldier Elor Azaria and overturn his conviction. This was reported by the Haaretz newspaper. Military medic…
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Israel's defense minister has formally asked the president to pardon a former soldier convicted of killing a wounded and subdued attacker. The request comes years after the soldier served a reduced sentence and was released. This appeal could reopen a divisive national debate over military conduct and the limits of self-defense in combat situations.