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Israeli President Pardons Soldier Who Killed Injured Palestinian in West Bank Despite Chief of Staff's Opposition

- Israeli President Isaac Herzog granted a pardon to a soldier who shot and killed a Palestinian attacker who was incapacitated in the occupied West Bank in 2016, despite the opposition of the Israeli Chief of Staff to the pardon. In announcing the decision on Saturday, Herzog stated that the step would allow Elor Azaria - who was serving his duty

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Israeli President Pardons Soldier Who Killed Injured Palestinian in West Bank Despite Chief of Staff's Opposition

- Israeli President Isaac Herzog granted a pardon to a soldier who shot and killed a Palestinian attacker who was incapacitated in the occupied West Bank in 2016, despite the opposition of the Israeli Chief of Staff to the pardon. In announcing the decision on Saturday, Herzog stated that the step would allow Elor Azaria - who was serving his duty

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