Nazareth Court to Sentence Killer of Diyar al-Amri
The Nazareth District Court is scheduled to deliver a sentence on Tuesday for the killing of Diyar al-Amri, who was shot and killed over three years ago. The sentencing session, set for 9 AM, was previously postponed due to the defense attorney's illness. The "Mizan" organization for human rights, representing al-Amri's family, confirmed the date.
Diyar al-Amri, a 20-year-old from the village of Sandala, was killed by Dennis Mokin on May 6, 2023, following an altercation near the "Gan Ner" settlement adjacent to the village. Mokin was indicted in June 2023 for al-Amri's murder.
In December 2025, Mokin was convicted of "reckless homicide" by the Nazareth District Court, a downgrade from the original charge of premeditated murder. This verdict angered al-Amri's family. Attorney Omar Khamaisi explained that the judges were divided on the intent, and the final sentence would be determined later.
The prosecution is seeking a sentence of at least 26 years in prison, while the defense is requesting a sentence between 14 and 18 years.