Elor Azaria

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.