Terrorist who killed IDF Staff Sgt. Amit Ben-Yigal convicted in military court
An Israel Defense Forces military court on Monday convicted Palestinian terrorist Nazmi Abu Bakr of the offense of intentional killing of IDF Staff Sgt. Amit Ben-Yigal on May 12, 2020. In addition to intentional killing—the…
Assessment
This conviction closes a four year legal chapter in a case that underscores the tactical dangers of urban counterterrorism operations. The heavy brick used as a weapon from a rooftop highlights how improvised means can be lethal. The obstruction charge suggests Abu Bakr attempted to hinder the investigation. Sentencing will now be watched closely as a measure of how military courts weigh premeditated killing by unconventional means.