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Herzog Pardons Soldier Elor Azaria, Shortening Criminal Record
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Israeli President Isaac Herzog has pardoned former soldier Elor Azaria, expediting the clearing of his criminal record despite IDF opposition. Azaria was convicted of killing a subdued Palestinian attacker in 2016, a case that deeply divided Israeli society.
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- President Herzog pardoned soldier Elor Azaria, shortening his criminal record clearance.
- The IDF leadership opposed the pardon request.
- Azaria was convicted of killing a subdued Palestinian attacker in 2016.
- The incident caused significant societal division in Israel.
- The pardon does not lift U.S. sanctions against Azaria.
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