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ISRAEL AT WAR - DAY 559

Yoram Sheftel

A woman watches anti-overhaul protesters in Or Akiva, Israel on March 26, 2023. (Canaan Lidor)
March 26, 2023, 10:34 pm
In Or Akiva, social strife driving overhaul conflict rises to the surface
The impoverished and largely Sephardic town, eclipsed by its wealthy neighbor Caesarea, has become a flashpoint for violence by right-wing demonstrators
By Canaan Lidor
Yigal Amir, appearing in court in 2004. (Yoram Rubin/Flash90/File)
December 29, 2020, 10:35 am
Rabin assassin hires prominent lawyer to work for his early release
Yoram Sheftel to appeal against law barring pardoning or commutation of prison sentence for anyone convicted of murdering PM, claiming it singles out Yigal Amir
By ToI Staff
An American-Israeli Jewish teenager, accused of making a slew of anti-Semitic bomb threats in the US and elsewhere, is escorted by police, as he leaves a courtroom in Rishon Lezion, on March 23, 2017. (AFP/Jack Guez)
May 18, 2020, 5:49 pm
JCC hoax bomber gets extra 45 days for phoning in more threats, from prison
21-year-old with autism, serving 7-year term, agrees plea bargain; attempted escape charge dropped in what parents hope will lead to transfer from maximum security
By Jacob Magid
An American-Israeli Jewish teenager, accused of making a slew of anti-Semitic bomb threats in the US and elsewhere, is escorted by police, as he leaves a courtroom in Rishon Lezion, on March 23, 2017. (AFP/Jack Guez)
January 23, 2020, 6:45 pm
Supreme Court shortens sentence of JCC hoax bomber
While top legal body rejects appeal by 21-year-old’s attorney, asserting offenses too severe to ignore, it agrees to reduce punishment from 10 to 7 years behind bars
By Jacob Magid
An American-Israeli Jewish teenager, accused of making a slew of anti-Semitic bomb threats in the US and elsewhere, is escorted by police, as he leaves a courtroom in Rishon Lezion, on March 23, 2017. (AFP/Jack Guez)
December 30, 2018, 8:35 pm
JCC hoax bomber files appeal against 10-year prison sentence
Attorney argues that court did not take into account client’s autism, state’s failure to produce proof of his confession
By Jacob Magid
An American-Israeli Jewish teenager, accused of making a slew of anti-Semitic bomb threats in the US and elsewhere, is escorted by police, as he leaves a courtroom in Rishon Lezion, on March 23, 2017. (AFP/Jack Guez)
September 3, 2018, 6:38 am
JCC hoax bomber’s mental state clouds relationship between crime and punishment
20-year-old’s tough treatment at hands of guards appears to be based on his rap sheet, but raises questions about whether his autism is being taken into account
By Jacob Magid
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
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)
July 31, 2017, 9:22 pm
IDF official: Hebron soldier must show ‘real’ remorse for chance of pardon
Army source says only Elor Azaria can bring chief of staff to reduce his sentence for killing a disarmed attacker
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)
July 31, 2017, 3:30 pm
A parting shot for the Hebron soldier?
Latest developments in Elor Azaria case dominate Hebrew press, with major papers siding with military judges who upheld his manslaughter conviction
By Tamar Pileggi
Attorney Yoram Sheftel speaks during a press conference in Tel Aviv on March 1, 2016. (Flash90)
July 31, 2017, 12:09 pm
Convicted soldier’s lawyer fat-shames IDF chief
After losing appeal for Elor Azaria, who was found guilty of killing disarmed Palestinian stabber, defense attorney goes on TV, ridicules army head’s appearance
By Judah Ari Gross
Attorney Yoram Sheftel (Flash90)
June 26, 2017, 3:49 pm
Attorney who represents Hebron shooter to defend JCC bomb hoaxer
Parents hire Yoram Sheftel for son, who is being kept in closed facility at Ramle jail for 23 hours a day, given unfamiliar medications, they say; medical evaluations confirm autism
By David Horovitz
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 17, 2017, 2:30 pm
Soldier who shot disarmed Palestinian stabber is ‘a liar,‘ court hears
In bid to increase 18-month sentence given to Elor Azaria, military prosecutor tells appeals court soldier‘s testimony changed 5 times
By Sue Surkes
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