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Elor Azaria
Former soldier Elor Azaria, who was convicted of manslaughter and sentenced to 18 months, later commuted to 14 months, for killing an incapacitated Palestinian assailant, arrives at the Tsrifin military prison in Rishon Lezion, on August 9, 2017, to begin serving out his sentence. (AFP/Jack Guez)
November 25, 2020, 1:34 am
Defense Ministry rejects Hebron shooter’s appeal for disability status
Elor Azaria, jailed for killing incapacitated Palestinian assailant, says he suffered psychological damage; rejection cites his ‘malicious and severe behavior’
By TOI staff
Elor Azaria arrives at a military prison to start serving his sentence, on August 9, 2017. (Flash90)
June 18, 2020, 11:12 pm
Hebron shooter Azaria requests disability status for psychological damage
Former IDF soldier, who served prison time for killing incapacitated Palestinian attacker in 2016, files claim with Defense Ministry to receive monthly compensation payments
By TOI staff
Screen capture from video of former IDF soldier Elor Azaria outside the Jaffa Military Court, February 19, 2019. (Channel 12 news)
February 19, 2019, 7:24 pm
Hebron shooter Azaria backs soldiers accused of beating Palestinian suspects
Former IDF soldier demonstrates outside military courthouse, urges servicemen on trial to ‘stay strong,’ says no one should judge their actions
By TOI staff
Hebron shooter Elor Azaria (left) alongside Likud MK Yaron Mazuz (Facebook video screenshot)
January 24, 2019, 12:22 am
Likud MK enlists Hebron shooter Azaria to back his reelection campaign
Deputy Environment Yaron Mazuz sits beside the controversial former soldier in new video ahead of party primary on February 5
By TOI staff
IDF Chief of Staff Gadi Eisenkott attends a memorial ceremony marking 50 years since the six-day war in 1967, at Mt. Herzl in Jerusalem, on May 24, 2017. (Miriam Alster/Flash90)
January 13, 2019, 5:22 am
Retiring army head warns rise in Jewish terror could ‘ignite’ region
Gadi Eisenkot says extremists need to be dealt with, laments support for ‘anti-hero’ Elor Azaria
By Jacob Magid
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 a Palestinian attacker he shot in the city during his military service, July 3, 2018. (Wisam Hashlamoun/Flash90)
November 22, 2018, 12:52 pm
Police deny gun permit to soldier who killed wounded Palestinian attacker
Elor Azaria, who was refused a license in August, unsuccessfully appeals decision, which says he could be a danger to public safety
By TOI staff
Border Police officer Ben Deri, who was later convicted of killing a 17-year-old Palestinian teenager during riots in the West Bank town of Betunia in 2014, covers his face as he walks into a hearing at the Jerusalem District Court on December 7, 2014. (Miriam Alster/Flash90)
October 4, 2018, 10:51 pm
Border cop, jailed over killing of Palestinian teen, seeks presidential pardon
Attorney for Ben Deri notes he received the same 18 months behind bars as IDF soldier Elor Azaria, who was convicted of manslaughter and never expressed regret
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/Pool/Flash90)
August 29, 2018, 1:01 pm
Hebron shooter Azaria says he has no regrets
In interview, IDF soldier jailed for manslaughter claims he acted exactly as he was trained to do, says then-chief of staff prejudiced his case and trial was miscarriage of justice
By TOI staff
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 a Palestinian attacker he shot in the city during his military service, July 3, 2018. (Wisam Hashlamoun/Flash90)
August 14, 2018, 4:31 pm
Hebron shooter reportedly denied gun license, police say he may be public danger
Elor Azaria asked to carry a firearm, claiming he was being threatened over killing of Palestinian assailant; cops say they’ve found no threats to his safety
By Stuart Winer and TOI staff
Former defense minister Moshe Ya'alon speaks at a cultural event in Ra'anana on July 15, 2017. (Flash90)
July 14, 2018, 5:06 pm
Parents of Hebron shooter berate ex-defense minister at synagogue
Azaria family repeatedly accuse Moshe Ya’alon of selling out their son for political reasons, are asked to leave
By TOI staff
Elor Azaria (L), who was convicted and jailed for killing a wounded Palestinian in the West Bank city of Hebron in March 2016, smiles as he visits Hebron as a free man in July 3, 2018. Standing next to him is far-right activist Baruch Marzel. (Screen capture/Haverim Laset Tzara organization)
July 3, 2018, 6:57 pm
Elor Azaria receives hero’s welcome on return to scene of Hebron shooting
Dozens chant ‘Hebron loves you’ as they line up to take photos with the former soldier, who served 9 months for killing incapacitated Palestinian attacker
By Jacob Magid
Screen capture from April 2018 video showing left-wing activists telling IDF soldiers on the border with the Gaza Strip that they are 'terrorists' who are 'massacring innocent civilians.' (Facebook)
June 20, 2018, 6:31 pm
Bill to criminalize some filming of IDF soldiers clears first Knesset hurdle
Legislation’s proponent says it’s needed to protect IDF troops from ‘hostile elements’; opposition MKs decry attempt to ‘legitimize’ alleged abuses
By Alexander Fulbright
A still image taken from footage shot in the West Bank on September 25, 2015, shows an IDF soldier hurling a camera belonging to AFP reporters to the ground. (screen capture: YouTube)
June 17, 2018, 2:55 pm
Ministers advance bill criminalizing some filming of IDF, despite AG opposition
Controversial legislation would ban publishing footage that puts military in negative light and ‘harms soldiers’ morale,’ recommend jail for obstructing troops carrying out duties
By Raoul Wootliff
Illustrative. An Israeli soldier attempting to block the view of a photographer as troops search Palestinian men in the West Bank city of Hebron on June 22, 2017. (Wisam Hashlamoun/Flash90)
June 17, 2018, 5:45 am
Ministers expected to back bill criminalizing the filming of soldiers
Those who publish footage that puts military in negative light and ‘harms soldiers’ spirit’ could face up to 10 years in prison, according to controversial legislation
By TOI staff
IDF Chief of Staff Gadi Eizenkott attends a Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee meeting at the Knesset in Jerusalem on July 26, 2016. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
June 15, 2018, 9:02 am
IDF chief of staff ends speculation, confirms he will not serve a fifth year
On backdrop of tensions in south, north, Lt. Gen. Gadi Eizenkot says IDF is ‘prepared for any mission’
By TOI staff
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