August 3, 2017
9:43 pm

Elor Azaria in a live online broadcast, his first public comments about his trial and sentencing, on August 3, 2017. (Facebook)

In first-ever statement, Hebron shooter says he will enter jail proudly

Elor Azaria thanks supporters, repeats dismissed line of defense that he shot wounded assailant fearing he had a bomb

By Times of Israel staff

August 3, 2017
5:10 pm

Former IDF Sgt. Elor Azaria, who was convicted of manslaughter for shooting dead a supine, injured Palestinian attacker in 2016, waits before the start of his appeal sentencing hearing in the Kirya military base, Tel Aviv, July 30, 2017. (Avshalom Sasoni/Flash90)

Hebron shooter asks IDF chief for leniency, but sticks to story

In letter missing clear confession of guilt or remorse, Elor Azaria tells army chief he won’t take case to Supreme Court, complains of ‘stain’ on his reputation

By Judah Ari Gross

July 30, 2017
6:02 am

Elor Azaria shake hands with his attorney Yoram Sheftel before the start of a court hearing at the IDF's Tel Aviv headquarters on July 17, 2017. (Miriam Alster/Flash90)

Judges to rule on appeals in case of Hebron shooter Elor Azaria

Final verdict will determine whether ex-IDF soldier serves full 18-month sentence for shooting dead incapacitated Palestinian stabber in March 2016

By Judah Ari Gross and Times of Israel staff

July 20, 2017
9:14 am

Elor Azaria arrives to an appeals hearing at a courtroom IDF's Tel Aviv headquarters on May 17, 2017. (Flash90)

Hebron shooter discharged from IDF, released to house arrest

Elor Azaria welcomed home with balloons and supportive signs, will remain confined there until ruling on his appeal

By Judah Ari Gross

July 17, 2017
11:52 am

Hebron shooter to be released to house arrest until judges rule on appeal

With his IDF service finishing this week, Elor Azaria to remain at home, except for Shabbat services

By Judah Ari Gross

July 16, 2017
4:45 pm

Elor Azaria arrives for a court hearing at the Kirya military base in Tel Aviv, on January 24, 2017. (Flash90)

Hebron shooter said to be released soon to house arrest

With his IDF service finishing this week, Elor Azaria reportedly to stay at his parents’ home until appeals court rules

By Times of Israel staff

June 25, 2017
8:36 pm

Elor Azaria, who shot dead a disarmed and injured Palestinian attacker in the West Bank city of Hebron in March 2016, surrounded by family and friends as he awaited his sentence in a courtroom at the Kirya military base in Tel Aviv, on February 21, 2017 (Jim Hollander/POOL)

Hebron shooter Elor Azaria undergoes tests after fainting

Soldier convicted of manslaughter of Palestinian stabber passes out on base, sent for examinations at military hospital

By Times of Israel staff

June 5, 2017
10:45 pm

IDF soldier Elor Azaria, center, who shot dead a wounded Palestinian assailant, arrives at the military court in Tel Aviv on January 31, 2017. (AFP Photo/Jack Guez)

Defense, prosecution mediation fails in Hebron shooter case

Military judges to decide fate of Elor Azaria, convicted of manslaughter for killing wounded Palestinian stabber

By Judah Ari Gross

June 1, 2017
7:27 pm

Sgt. Elor Azaria, an Israeli soldier who killed a wounded Palestinian stabber, seen during a court hearing at a military court in Jaffa, July 26, 2016. (Flash90)

Defense, prosecution called to mediation in Hebron shooter case

Following judges request, lawyers for both sides of Elor Azaria trial meet to resolve their appeals, despite prosecution’s opposition

By Judah Ari Gross

May 28, 2017
4:51 pm

Prosecution refuses mediation in sentencing for Hebron shooter

Lawyers for both sides present closing arguments at final hearing in Elor Azaria trial, with neither showing openness to compromise

By Times of Israel staff

May 3, 2017
9:17 am

IDF soldier Elor Azaria sits between his parents in a courtroom at the Kirya military headquarters in Tel Aviv for an appeal hearing on Wednesday, May 3, 2017 (Judah Ari Gross/Times of Israel)

Judges block Hebron shooter’s bid to consider other soldiers who killed attackers

Defense team for Elor Azaria bidding to overturn conviction; state wants a longer sentence of up to 5 years in prison

By Judah Ari Gross

March 7, 2017
2:48 pm

Prosecution appeals to add time to Hebron shooter’s sentence

Army lawyers call for Elor Azaria to be jailed for up to five years, days after defense appealed conviction and 18-month jail sentence

By Judah Ari Gross and Times of Israel staff

March 5, 2017
11:08 pm

IDF soldier Elor Azaria, right, convicted on the manslaughter of a wounded Palestinian, is embraced by his mother Oshra at the start of his sentencing hearing in a military court in Tel Aviv, February 21, 2017. (AFP/POOL/ JIM HOLLANDER)

Prosecution to appeal Hebron shooter sentence — reports

Army lawyers said set to ask for a harsher sentence for Elor Azaria, days after defense appeals conviction, sentence

By Times of Israel staff

March 1, 2017
10:01 pm

Elor Azaria's father Charlie, center, mother Oshrat and defense attorney Yoram Sheftel, hold a press conference on March 1, 2017, in Tel Aviv, to announce an appeal against Azaria's 18-month jail term for manslaughter. (AFP Photo/Jack Guez)

Lawyer accuses army of trying to extort Hebron shooter to drop appeal

Military rejects claims by Yoram Sheftel, only remaining attorney for Elor Azaria; judges to decide Thursday whether he can stay out of jail until end of hearing

By Judah Ari Gross and Times of Israel staff

March 1, 2017
2:30 pm

IDF soldier Elor Azaria, who was convicted of manslaughter for shooting dead a prone and wounded Palestinian assailant, in a case that has deeply divided Israel, sits with his parents as he waits for his sentence hearing at a military court in Tel Aviv January 24, 2017. (AFP/Debbie Hill)

Soldier convicted of Hebron shooting appeals jail sentence

Most members of Elor Azaria’s defense team resign in disagreement with family

By Jacob Magid

Topic: appeal

In first-ever statement, Hebron shooter says he will enter jail proudly

Elor Azaria thanks supporters, repeats dismissed line of defense that he shot wounded assailant fearing he had a bomb

Hebron shooter asks IDF chief for leniency, but sticks to story

In letter missing clear confession of guilt or remorse, Elor Azaria tells army chief he won’t take case to Supreme Court, complains of ‘stain’ on his reputation

Judges to rule on appeals in case of Hebron shooter Elor Azaria

Final verdict will determine whether ex-IDF soldier serves full 18-month sentence for shooting dead incapacitated Palestinian stabber in March 2016

Hebron shooter discharged from IDF, released to house arrest

Elor Azaria welcomed home with balloons and supportive signs, will remain confined there until ruling on his appeal

Hebron shooter to be released to house arrest until judges rule on appeal

With his IDF service finishing this week, Elor Azaria to remain at home, except for Shabbat services

Hebron shooter said to be released soon to house arrest

With his IDF service finishing this week, Elor Azaria reportedly to stay at his parents’ home until appeals court rules

Hebron shooter Elor Azaria undergoes tests after fainting

Soldier convicted of manslaughter of Palestinian stabber passes out on base, sent for examinations at military hospital

Defense, prosecution mediation fails in Hebron shooter case

Military judges to decide fate of Elor Azaria, convicted of manslaughter for killing wounded Palestinian stabber

Defense, prosecution called to mediation in Hebron shooter case

Following judges request, lawyers for both sides of Elor Azaria trial meet to resolve their appeals, despite prosecution’s opposition

Prosecution refuses mediation in sentencing for Hebron shooter

Lawyers for both sides present closing arguments at final hearing in Elor Azaria trial, with neither showing openness to compromise

Judges block Hebron shooter’s bid to consider other soldiers who killed attackers

Defense team for Elor Azaria bidding to overturn conviction; state wants a longer sentence of up to 5 years in prison

Prosecution appeals to add time to Hebron shooter’s sentence

Army lawyers call for Elor Azaria to be jailed for up to five years, days after defense appealed conviction and 18-month jail sentence

Prosecution to appeal Hebron shooter sentence — reports

Army lawyers said set to ask for a harsher sentence for Elor Azaria, days after defense appeals conviction, sentence

Lawyer accuses army of trying to extort Hebron shooter to drop appeal

Military rejects claims by Yoram Sheftel, only remaining attorney for Elor Azaria; judges to decide Thursday whether he can stay out of jail until end of hearing

Soldier convicted of Hebron shooting appeals jail sentence

Most members of Elor Azaria’s defense team resign in disagreement with family

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