High Court rules accidental IDF shooting victim Alon Shmeriz will not receive military burial

Israel's High Court of Justice ruled Sunday that Alon Shmeriz, a civilian accidentally shot by IDF troops, will not be buried in a military cemetery, rejecting the family's petition.

The High Court of Justice ruled Sunday that Alon Shmeriz, a civilian who was accidentally shot by IDF soldiers, will not be buried in a military cemetery. The court rejected the family's petition, citing regulations that military burial is reserved for soldiers and those who fell in service. The ruling is final. No further details on the family's response were available.

5 developments

1. 2 hours ago · 14:03 · 26 JulLatest

   Family condemns ruling as a 'spit in the face' and political.

2. 13:57 · 26 Jul

   Supreme Court rejects petition to recognize Alon Shamriz as IDF casualty.

3. 13:50 · 26 Jul

   Accuses Defense Minister and Manpower chief of political delay in recognition.

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