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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 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
Former IDF soldier Elor Azaria, who was convicted for manslaughter for shooting dead a disarmed and injured Palestinian attacker during his army service in the West Bank city of Hebron, seen after his release from prison and return to his home town Ramla on May 8, 2018. (Hadas Parush/Flash90)
June 4, 2018, 10:58 pm
Hebron shooter should be allowed to carry a gun — Likud MK
Nava Boker appeals to public security minister to give Elor Azaria a weapons license, says soldier and his family facing threats from Hamas, Islamic Jihad
By Sue Surkes
Former IDF soldier Elor Azaria, who was convicted for manslaughter for shooting dead a disarmed and injured Palestinian attacker during his army service in the West Bank city of Hebron, seen after his release from prison and return to his home town Ramla on May 8, 2018. (Hadas Parush/Flash90)
May 8, 2018, 2:59 pm
Hebron shooter gets hero’s welcome after serving term
Short sentence for manslaughter conviction is ‘natural’ for Israeli justice, complains mother of Palestinian stabber shot by Elor Azaria
By AFP and TOI staff
Former IDF soldier Elor Azaria arrives to the courtroom at the Kirya military base in Tel Aviv on August 8, 2017. (Roy Alima/Flash90)
May 8, 2018, 6:12 am
Hebron shooter Elor Azaria freed from prison
Former soldier was set for release on Thursday after serving two-thirds of sentence, but asked to be let out sooner for brother’s wedding
By TOI staff
Former IDF soldier Elor Azaria, who was convicted of manslaughter for shooting dead an incapacitated Palestinian assailant in the West Bank city of Hebron, appears before a parole board in the army's Tel Aviv headquarters on March 14, 2018. (Flash90)
March 19, 2018, 2:37 pm
Hebron shooter Azaria to be freed in May after sentence reduction
IDF’s parole board orders former soldier released after he completes two-thirds of his 14-month prison term
By Judah Ari Gross and TOI staff
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, right, his wife, Sara (c), and their son Yair during a meeting with Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte (not pictured), at Netanyahu's official residence in Jerusalem on December 8, 2013. (Haim Zach/GPO/Flash90)
March 19, 2018, 2:06 pm
Netanyahu suspected of obstructing Bezeq probe, report says
PM said to have instructed his media adviser to delete incriminating text messages; his son Yair also reportedly a suspect
By TOI staff
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