Elor Azaria
IsraelsoldierMaleb. 19976.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Elor Azaria is a former Israeli soldier who gained national and international attention after being convicted of manslaughter in 2017 for fatally shooting an already wounded Palestinian attacker in Hebron. His case sparked intense debates in Israel, highlighting divisions over military conduct and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Azaria was sentenced to 18 months in prison but was released early after serving nine months, receiving significant support from nationalistic politicians and segments of Israeli society who viewed him as a defender of Israel's security.
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Elor Azaria's legal situation has changed significantly since the initial decision.
לא יעזור בית דיןIsrael· 2026-09-27
Elor Azaria had his criminal record erased by President Isaac Herzog after years of bearing the consequences of his actions.
הנשיא הרצוג מחק את הרישום הפלילי לאלאור אזריהIsrael· 2026-09-20
Elor Azaria was pardoned by Israel's president after serving time for shooting a wounded Palestinian attacker.
Israeli president pardons combat medic who shot dead wounded Palestinian attacker | Israel
United Kingdom· 2026-09-19
Elor Azaria was a soldier convicted of manslaughter in 2017 for fatally shooting an already wounded Palestinian attacker.
Israeli forces appear to kill two unarmed Palestinians in West Bank raid
Australia· 2025-11-28
