President Herzog Wipes Criminal Record of Elor Azaria
President Isaac Herzog has pardoned and erased the criminal record of former IDF soldier Elor Azaria. Azaria was convicted in 2017 of manslaughter for shooting and killing a Palestinian assailant who had already been neutralized during a 2016 incident in the West Bank city of Hebron. The conviction sparked widespread debate in Israel, dividing public opinion between those who supported Azaria and those who condemned his actions.
Azaria served nine months of a 14-month prison sentence before being released in May 2018. The pardon means Azaria will no longer have a criminal record, which could affect future employment or travel opportunities. The decision to pardon Azaria was met with a range of reactions, with some expressing satisfaction and others criticizing the move.
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