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Israeli Court Cancels 50,000 Shekel Debt of Former Border Police Volunteer Who Killed Illegal Palestinian
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First reported by Walla · Jun 29, 2026
What happened
An Israeli court canceled a 50,000 shekel debt of a former Border Police volunteer convicted of killing an illegal Palestinian in 2014 after he repaid over 100,000 shekels in compensation and fines. The court recognized his deteriorating personal and financial situation and closed the case.
- 01Israeli court erased 50,000 shekel debt of former Border Police volunteer convicted in 2014 shooting.
- 02Volunteer paid over 103,000 shekels, exceeding original 100,000 shekel compensation ordered.
- 03Debt increased due to fines and interest from late payments despite partial repayments.
- 04Volunteer’s worsening health and financial state cited as reason to cancel remaining debt.
- 05Court closed case after no response from victim’s family to inquiry letter.
- 06Attorney Yehuda Sharky called court decision humane and appropriate.
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