Palestinian Terrorist Sentenced to Life for Murder of Israeli Soldier
Translated & summarized from Hamal by baba
A military court in Samaria sentenced Nad'mi Abu-Bakr to life imprisonment and over 4 million shekels in compensation for intentionally killing Sergeant First Class Amit Ben Yigal on May 12, 2020. Abu-Bakr threw a heavy brick from a rooftop at soldiers during an operation in Ya'bad, causing Ben Yigal's death. He was also convicted of obstructing justice by attempting to hide evidence. The IDF expressed condolences to the family.
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- Nad'mi Abu-Bakr received a life sentence for intentionally killing Sergeant First Class Amit Ben Yigal.
- The fatal incident occurred on May 12, 2020, when a brick was thrown from a rooftop in Ya'bad.
- Abu-Bakr was also convicted of obstruction of justice for attempting to conceal evidence.
- The military court ordered Abu-Bakr to pay over 4 million shekels in compensation.
- The conviction and sentencing took place on May 11, 2026.
A military court in Samaria has sentenced Nad'mi Abu-Bakr to life imprisonment for intentionally causing the death of Sergeant First Class Amit Ben Yigal. The incident occurred on May 12, 2020, during an operational activity in the village of Ya'bad, when Abu-Bakr threw a half-brick weighing between nine and eleven kilograms from a rooftop at IDF soldiers, intending to kill them. The brick struck Sergeant First Class Ben Yigal, causing his death. Abu-Bakr was also convicted of obstruction of justice. He initially fled to his home and feigned sleep to evade capture, later returning to the scene to discard brick fragments and impede the investigation. The court accepted the military prosecution's stance after hearing testimonies, leading to the conviction on May 11, 2026. In addition to the life sentence, Abu-Bakr was ordered to pay over 4 million shekels in compensation. The military prosecution stated it would continue to pursue justice against anyone harming the security of the state and its soldiers. The IDF expressed condolences to the bereaved family and pledged continued support.
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