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Herzog Pardons Soldier, Snubs Military

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Israeli President Isaac Herzog pardoned former soldier Elor Azaria, who in 2016 shot and killed a wounded Palestinian in Hebron, despite objections from the military.

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Let's be clear: the insanity of Israel is not limited to Netanyahu.

President Isaac Herzog has announced he will expunge the criminal record of Elor Azaria, a former soldier who was convicted of killing an incapacitated Palestinian assailant in 2016. #Israel
www.haaretz.com/israel-news/...
Herzog pardons IDF soldier convicted of killing wounded Palestinian assailant
The IDF has previously objected to pardoning Azaria, citing his lack of remorse over his actions. Defense Minister Katz, who requested the pardon, said it sent a message that 'we do not leave our sold...
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September 20, 2026 at 12:31 AM

Reposted by Peter Murphy

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This week in Palestine:

- Israeli forces shot a pregnant Palestinian woman in the head
- a building in Gaza collapsed — killing 21 Palestinians, including 12 children
- Israeli settlers continued to carry out raids across the occupied West Bank

Read Zeteo’s roundup: zeteo.com/p/this-week-...
September 20, 2026 at 12:49 PM

Reposted by Andrew Novak

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Israel’s president pardons soldier who killed wounded Palestinian in 2016 https://aje.news/s3x82z
September 19, 2026 at 9:30 PM
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It’s not a crime to purposefully shoot someone in the head—if you’re Israeli and he is Palestinian.
Israeli president pardons combat medic who shot dead wounded Palestinian attacker
Elor Azaria’s conviction in 2017 for manslaughter of man who stabbed soldier continues to divide country
www.theguardian.com
September 19, 2026 at 10:57 PM

Reposted by Steve Murdoch

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Israeli troops shoot Palestinians including women, children and babies in the head almost daily. That this guy was unrepentant matters not, as noted by the military he denied doing anything wrong as Palestinian lives are seen as worthless to the Israeli regime. www.middleeasteye.net/news/death-t...
Israel's death towers: Gaza civilians killed by remote attacks during ceasefire
Israeli fire from military lifters, quadcopters and snipers increasingly target Palestinians in supposed safe zones
www.middleeasteye.net
September 19, 2026 at 9:48 PM