IDF Opposes Pardoning Elor Azaria, Defense Minister Requests Review
Defense Minister Israel Katz submitted a pardon request to President Isaac Herzog on Tuesday, seeking to erase the criminal record of Elor Azaria, an Israeli soldier convicted in a high-profile case. The President's office responded that additional opinions are required before the request can be processed further.
The IDF spokesperson clarified that, according to protocol, the pardon request and potential expungement of Azaria's criminal record undergo review by three military bodies: the Military Advocate General's Corps, the Personnel Directorate, and the Chief of Staff. After evaluating all relevant factors, the IDF's position is that the circumstances do not justify granting the request to erase the criminal record. This stance has been formally communicated to the Defense Minister.
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