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Israeli Minister Calls for Exonerated Soldier's Return to IDF, Netanyahu Pardon
How 25 Israeli newsrooms (in Hebrew, Russian, English, Arabic) covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.
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First reported by Panet · 3 hours ago
What happened
Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir called for former soldier Elor Azaria, whose criminal record deletion period was shortened by the President, to be allowed to re-enlist in the IDF. Ben-Gvir also urged President Herzog to pardon Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, whose corruption trial is ongoing.
- 01Minister Ben-Gvir wants Elor Azaria back in IDF service.
- 02Ben-Gvir also called for a pardon for PM Netanyahu.
- 03President Herzog shortened Azaria's criminal record deletion period.
- 04Azaria was convicted of manslaughter in 2016.
- 05Netanyahu faces ongoing corruption charges.
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Full coverage · 25 outlets
The same event, reported separately by each newsroom. Open a few to compare what each emphasizes — and what they leave out.
0404Right · Hebrew6 minutes ago
Israeli Minister Calls for Exonerated Soldier's Return to IDF, Netanyahu Pardon
SrugimRight · Hebrew12 minutes ago
Israeli Minister Calls for Netanyahu Pardon After Azaria's Record Cleared
JDNRight · Hebrew13 minutes ago
President Herzog Pardons Former Soldier Elor Azaria, Erasing Criminal Record
IceUnrated · Hebrew21 minutes ago
President Herzog Grants Clemency to Elor Azaria, Overruling IDF Chief of Staff
VestyUnrated · Russian26 minutes ago
Israeli President Pardons Soldier Convicted of Killing Palestinian
DavarLeft · Hebrew27 minutes ago
President Herzog Grants Pardon to Elor Azaria, Erasing Criminal Record
Now 14Right · Hebrew32 minutes ago
Defense Minister Katz Praises President Herzog's Pardon for Elor Azaria
Haaretz EnglishLeft · English34 minutes ago
Herzog Pardons IDF Soldier Elor Azaria Convicted of Killing Wounded Palestinian
YnetCenter · Hebrew39 minutes ago
Herzog Explains Pardon for Azaria, Citing Mercy and Personal Circumstances
N12Center · Hebrew39 minutes ago
President Herzog Pardons Elor Azaria, Overruling Military Objections
MakoCenter · Hebrew39 minutes ago
President Herzog Pardons Elor Azaria, Overruling Military Objections
0404Right · Hebrew42 minutes ago
Defense Minister Praises President's Decision to Shorten Elor Azaria's Criminal Record Period
Kikar HaShabbatRight · Hebrew43 minutes ago
President Herzog Grants Pardon to Elor Azaria, Erasing Criminal Record
YnetnewsCenter · English49 minutes ago
Defense Minister Katz Praises Cancellation of Elor Azaria's Criminal Record
YnetCenter · Hebrew49 minutes ago
Defense Minister Praises President's Decision to Clear Azaria's Criminal Record
Israel National NewsRight · English49 minutes ago
Herzog Reduces Elor Azaria's Criminal Record Period
Kikar HaShabbatRight · Hebrew51 minutes ago
Israeli President Pardons Elor Azaria, Shortening Criminal Record
NEWSru IsraelUnrated · Russian51 minutes ago
Israeli President Pardons Soldier Convicted of Killing Unarmed Palestinian
Behadrei HaredimRight · Hebrew51 minutes ago
President Herzog Grants Early End to Elor Azaria's Criminal Record
HaaretzLeft · Hebrew53 minutes ago
President Herzog Pardons Convicted Soldier Elor Azaria Against IDF Stance
Kan NewsCenter · Hebrew54 minutes ago
President Herzog Grants Pardon to Ex-Soldier Elor Azaria, Erasing Criminal Record
Arutz ShevaRight · Hebrew56 minutes ago
President Herzog Pardons Former Soldier Elor Azaria, Clears Criminal Record
Channel 13Center · Hebrew56 minutes ago
President Herzog Pardons Soldier Elor Azaria, Overruling Military Objections
0404Right · Hebrew56 minutes ago
President Herzog Pardons Ex-Soldier Elor Azaria, Erasing Criminal Record
YnetCenter · Hebrew58 minutes ago
President Herzog Pardons Soldier Elor Azaria, Overruling Military Chief
