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Herzog Pardons Soldier Elor Azaria, Shortening Criminal Record
How 31 Israeli newsrooms (in English, Hebrew, Russian, Arabic) covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.
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First reported by Mignews · 1 day ago
What happened
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.
- 01President Herzog pardoned soldier Elor Azaria, shortening his criminal record clearance.
- 02The IDF leadership opposed the pardon request.
- 03Azaria was convicted of killing a subdued Palestinian attacker in 2016.
- 04The incident caused significant societal division in Israel.
- 05The pardon does not lift U.S. sanctions against Azaria.
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Full coverage · 31 outlets
The same event, reported separately by each newsroom. Open a few to compare what each emphasizes — and what they leave out.
The Times of IsraelCenter · English8 hours ago
Herzog Pardons Soldier Elor Azaria, Shortening Criminal Record
IceUnrated · Hebrew8 hours ago
Former Defense Minister Ya'alon Slams President Herzog Over Azaria Pardon
0404Right · Hebrew10 hours ago
El'or Azaria Reacts to Criminal Record Expungement After Nearly a Decade
Channel 9Unrated · Russian10 hours ago
Israeli President Pardons Ex-Soldier Elor Azaria, Erasing Criminal Record
JDNRight · Hebrew10 hours ago
Ben Gvir Celebrates Azaria's Record Expungement, Calls for Netanyahu Pardon
i24NEWS ArabicCenter · Arabic10 hours ago
Israeli President Pardons Ex-Soldier Elor Azaria, Erasing Criminal Record
0404Right · Hebrew11 hours ago
Israeli Minister Calls for Exonerated Soldier's Return to IDF, Netanyahu Pardon
SrugimRight · Hebrew11 hours ago
Israeli Minister Calls for Netanyahu Pardon After Azaria's Record Cleared
JDNRight · Hebrew11 hours ago
President Herzog Pardons Former Soldier Elor Azaria, Erasing Criminal Record
IceUnrated · Hebrew11 hours ago
President Herzog Grants Clemency to Elor Azaria, Overruling IDF Chief of Staff
VestyUnrated · Russian11 hours ago
Israeli President Pardons Soldier Convicted of Killing Palestinian
DavarLeft · Hebrew11 hours ago
President Herzog Grants Pardon to Elor Azaria, Erasing Criminal Record
Now 14Right · Hebrew11 hours ago
Defense Minister Katz Praises President Herzog's Pardon for Elor Azaria
Haaretz EnglishLeft · English11 hours ago
Herzog Pardons IDF Soldier Elor Azaria Convicted of Killing Wounded Palestinian
YnetCenter · Hebrew11 hours ago
Herzog Explains Pardon for Azaria, Citing Mercy and Personal Circumstances
0404Right · Hebrew11 hours ago
Defense Minister Praises President's Decision to Shorten Elor Azaria's Criminal Record Period
Kikar HaShabbatRight · Hebrew11 hours ago
President Herzog Grants Pardon to Elor Azaria, Erasing Criminal Record
YnetnewsCenter · English11 hours ago
Defense Minister Katz Praises Cancellation of Elor Azaria's Criminal Record
YnetCenter · Hebrew11 hours ago
Defense Minister Praises President's Decision to Clear Azaria's Criminal Record
Kikar HaShabbatRight · Hebrew11 hours ago
President Herzog Grants Clemency to Elor Azaria, Shortening Criminal Record
Kikar HaShabbatRight · Hebrew12 hours ago
Israeli President Pardons Elor Azaria, Shortening Criminal Record
NEWSru IsraelUnrated · Russian12 hours ago
Israeli President Pardons Soldier Convicted of Killing Unarmed Palestinian
Behadrei HaredimRight · Hebrew12 hours ago
President Herzog Grants Early End to Elor Azaria's Criminal Record
HaaretzLeft · Hebrew12 hours ago
President Herzog Pardons Convicted Soldier Elor Azaria Against IDF Stance
Kan NewsCenter · Hebrew12 hours ago
President Herzog Grants Pardon to Ex-Soldier Elor Azaria, Erasing Criminal Record
Arutz ShevaRight · Hebrew12 hours ago
President Herzog Pardons Former Soldier Elor Azaria, Clears Criminal Record
Channel 13Center · Hebrew12 hours ago
President Herzog Pardons Soldier Elor Azaria, Overruling Military Objections
0404Right · Hebrew12 hours ago
President Herzog Pardons Ex-Soldier Elor Azaria, Erasing Criminal Record
YnetCenter · Hebrew12 hours ago
President Herzog Pardons Soldier Elor Azaria, Overruling Military Chief
