Jerusalem Daily: Israel pardons soldier Elor Azaria
Summary
Israeli President Isaac Herzog has officially pardoned Elor Azaria, a former soldier who shot and killed a wounded Palestinian man in 2016. This event took place as around 100,000 Jewish Israelis gathered to pray at the Western Wall before the Jewish holiday Yom Kippur.Key Facts
- Elor Azaria was a soldier in the Israeli military.
- In 2016, Azaria shot and killed a wounded Palestinian man.
- Israeli President Isaac Herzog granted Azaria a pardon.
- A pardon means the person is forgiven for a crime and may avoid punishment.
- About 100,000 Jewish Israelis prayed at the Western Wall ahead of Yom Kippur, a major Jewish holiday.
- The incident and pardon received widespread attention in Israel and internationally.
- The Western Wall is a significant religious site in Jerusalem.
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