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Elor Azaria, center, visits in the West Bank city of Hebron following his release from prison where he served a sentence for the 2016 manslaughter of an incapacitated Palestinian attacker he shot in the city during his military service, July 3, 2018. (Wisam Hashlamoun/Flash90)
September 19, 2026, 11:17 pm
Herzog pardons soldier who killed incapacitated Palestinian stabber in 2016, against IDF position
President’s decision nixes Elor Azaria’s criminal record 6 years early, removing employment roadblocks; his case divided Israel, and he has defended his actions
By Emanuel Fabian
Elor Azaria in a live online broadcast, his first public comments about his trial and sentencing, on August 3, 2017. (Facebook)
August 3, 2017, 9:43 pm
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 ToI Staff
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)
August 3, 2017, 5:10 pm
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
Yusri the father of Abdul Fatah al-Sharif watches on television the verdict of the trial of Israeli soldier Elor Azaria who killed their son, at their family home in the West Bank town of Hebron on January 4, 2017. AFP/HAZEM BADER)
July 30, 2017, 6:38 pm
Slain Palestinian assailant’s family surprised Azaria not exonerated
Relatives of Abdel Fattah al-Sharif, who had stabbed 2 Israeli soldiers before being disarmed and killed in March 2016, say they reject all violence
By ToI Staff
Former IDF Sgt. Elor Azaria sits in the courtroom at the Kirya military base in Tel Aviv on July 30, 2017. (Avshalom Sasoni/Flash90)
July 30, 2017, 5:54 pm
Netanyahu, Liberman urge pardon for Hebron shooter after sentence upheld
Defense minister asks Elor Azaria to forgo appeal, as lawyers receive 10-day extension to address Supreme Court; ministers line up to call for clemency
By ToI Staff and Judah Ari Gross
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)
July 30, 2017, 3:54 pm
Military court upholds conviction, 18-month sentence for Hebron shooter
‘He acted like he was at a shooting range,’ judges say of manslaughter convict Elor Azaria, who killed a disarmed Palestinian assailant; prosecution and defense appeals to change sentence rejected
By Judah Ari Gross and Stuart Winer
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)
July 30, 2017, 6:02 am
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 ToI Staff
Elor Azaria arrives to an appeals hearing at a courtroom IDF's Tel Aviv headquarters on May 17, 2017. (Flash90)
July 20, 2017, 9:14 am
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
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)
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
IDF Sgt. Elor Azaria arrives for a court hearing at the Kirya military base in Tel Aviv, on January 24, 2017. (Flash90)
July 16, 2017, 4:45 pm
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 ToI Staff
IDF Sgt. Elor Azaria, who shot dead a disarmed and injured Palestinian attacker in the West Bank city of Hebron in March 2016, is surrounded by family and friends as he awaits to hear his sentence in a courtroom at the Kirya military base in Tel Aviv, on February 21, 2017 (Jim Hollander/POOL)
June 25, 2017, 8:36 pm
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 ToI Staff
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)
June 5, 2017, 10:45 pm
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
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)
June 1, 2017, 7:27 pm
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
IDF Sgt. Elor Azaria arrives for a court hearing at the Kirya military base in Tel Aviv, on January 24, 2017. (Flash90)
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 ToI Staff
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)
May 3, 2017, 9:17 am
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
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