Politics● ElevatedSep 19 · Sep 19, 2026, 9:26 PM
Israeli President Pardons Ex-Soldier Over Killing of Incapacitated Palestinian
GlobeAlert Desk · curated from NYT World · Middle East
In 2016, Elor Azaria killed a Palestinian attacker who had been injured, fueling a public debate both at home and abroad over Israeli military actions.
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