Defense Minister Requests President Herzog to Expunge Elor Azaria's Criminal Record
On July 14, 2026, Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz formally appealed to President Isaac Herzog to grant a pardon to Elor Azaria. Katz's request aims to expedite the removal of Azaria's criminal record, which has been pending for over a decade since the incident during his military service. In his letter, Katz emphasized that the goal is to enable Azaria to fully rehabilitate and reintegrate into civilian life as an ordinary citizen. The appeal reflects ongoing efforts to support Azaria's transition following his conviction related to his service in the Israel Defense Forces.
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