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Tuesday, July 12, 2016
From the Liveblog of
Tuesday, July 12, 2016
Azaria’s commander: Shooting was legitimate, if he felt in danger
The battalion commander of the IDF sergeant on trial for shooting and killing a disarmed, wounded Palestinian attacker in Hebron in March says that opening fire in such a manner is legitimate if a soldier feels threatened.
Lieutenant Colonel David Shapiro tells Jaffa Military Court where Elor Azaria is standing trial for manslaughter, that if this was indeed the case, the sergeant should have warned his fellow soldiers of the danger and also informed his commander of his intent before opening fire. Azaria failed to take either action, Shapiro says.
Lt. Col. David Shapira, commander of Shimshon Battalion arrives at Jaffa Military Court during the trial of Elor Azaria on July 12, 2016. (Photo by Flash90)
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