Israeli President Pardons Combat Medic Who Shot Dead Wounded Palestinian Attacker
Elor Azaria’s conviction in 2017 for manslaughter of man who stabbed soldier continues to divide country
TL;DR
- Elor Azaria was convicted of manslaughter in 2017.
- The conviction was for shooting dead a Palestinian attacker who had stabbed a soldier.
- The case has caused significant division in Israel.
- President Reuven Rivlin has granted Azaria a pardon.