Ben Gvir Celebrates Azaria's Record Expungement, Calls for Netanyahu Pardon
Translated & summarized from JDN by baba
National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir celebrated the expungement of Elor Azaria's criminal record and called on President Isaac Herzog to pardon Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, claiming the cases against him are baseless.
The story in 4 lines · by baba
- Ben-Gvir cheered Azaria's record expungement, calling it a joyous decision.
- He urged Azaria's potential return to IDF service.
- Ben-Gvir called for Netanyahu's pardon, citing fabricated charges.
- He stated the cases against Netanyahu are collapsing in court.
Israel's National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir expressed strong approval of the decision to expunge the criminal record of former IDF soldier Elor Azaria, stating that as someone who demonstrated in Azaria's support a decade ago, the move brings him great joy. Ben-Gvir urged the Chief of Staff to allow Azaria to rejoin the IDF and serve in uniform again if he wishes, adding that the criminal record should never have existed if the rules of engagement had been different. He concluded his remarks by congratulating the President on the decision and sending a personal message to Azaria, assuring him of the Israeli people's love and support.
In parallel, Minister Ben-Gvir directed an appeal to President Isaac Herzog, calling for a presidential pardon for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Ben-Gvir asserted that the cases against Netanyahu are fabricated and collapsing in court, and that it is time to end this "injustice" and conclude the "saga" permanently.
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