Defense Minister Israel Katz has signed the cancellation of the criminal record of former IDF soldier Elor Azaria, who was convicted of manslaughter in 2016. The decision now passes to the President of Israel for a potential pardon, according to Channel 14.
Defense Minister Israel Katz has signed the cancellation of the criminal record of Elor Azaria, the former Kfir Brigade soldier convicted of manslaughter in 2016 for shooting a wounded Palestinian attacker in Hebron. The next step is a decision by the President of Israel, who has the authority to grant a pardon. Earlier this week, Katz had sought a rapid opinion from IDF legal officials on the matter, as reported by The Zioneer. The process has drawn significant public and political debate, with supporters arguing Azaria acted under pressure and critics opposing the expunging of such a conviction.
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