https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/israeli-president-pardons-ex-soldier-over-killing-of-incapacitated-palestinianContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/israeli-president-pardons-ex-soldier-over-killing-of-incapacitated-palestinianhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/israeli-president-pardons-ex-soldier-over-killing-of-incapacitated-palestinian#u79004Mon, 21 Sep 2026 18:46:13 +0000Israeli President Isaac Herzog has pardoned Elor Azaria, a former combat medic convicted of killing a wounded Palestinian attacker in 2016. The pardon clears Azaria's criminal record following a lengthy legal process. Herzog issued the pardon despite objections from the Israel Defense Forces, effectively overruling the military's position on the matter. Azaria had previously been convicted for shooting the assailant after the individual had already been subdued and incapacitated.Why it mattersThe 2016 incident involved a Palestinian stabber who was shot by Azaria while wounded. This