Israel President Pardons Former Soldier Elor Azaria
President Isaac Herzog granted a pardon to former soldier Elor Azaria, who was convicted for shooting a wounded Palestinian man in 2016.
Presidential Pardon Issued
Israeli President Isaac Herzog granted a pardon to former soldier Elor Azaria, according to a report published by Al Jazeera on 20 September 2026. The decision was announced while large numbers of Jewish Israelis were praying at the Western Wall ahead of Yom Kippur.
Background of the Conviction
Elor Azaria was convicted for shooting and killing a wounded Palestinian man during an incident in 2016. The case attracted significant public attention and legal proceedings in Israel.
Details of the Announcement
The Al Jazeera video segment noted that the pardon was part of a broader political context, but did not provide additional verification beyond the president’s action. No further information on the conditions of the pardon or reactions from other parties was included in the source.
For the original report, see Al Jazeera
Source & attribution
This report is based on www.aljazeera.com's original reporting published 20 Sept 2026. Claims attributed to officials or parties to a conflict have not been independently verified by TotalWar.live.
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