PoliticsNews report

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

Riviera Plus

Sunday, 20 September 2026 at 13:46·3 minutes read

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

Stay informed

Follow related sections on Riviera Plus

Read also

Politics

Europe Prepares for the Worst Scenarios.. Fears of Russian Escalation

Tel Aviv - Riviera Plus - Fears are increasing in several European countries regarding the possibility of an expanding Russian threat, amid the ongoing war in Ukraine and rising discussions about Moscow's ability to test the readiness of Europe and NATO. According to a report by the Israeli newspaper Haaretz, European countries have begun to deal with the threat.

Riviera Plus2 minutesSunday, 20 September 2026 at 20:10

Politics

Trump Escalates Over Israel.. Wide American Sanctions Targeting the International Criminal Court

Washington - Riviera Plus - The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump is preparing to impose wide sanctions on the International Criminal Court, in a new escalation of the confrontation between Washington and the court over its investigations and arrest warrants issued against Israeli officials. According to a report published by the Wall Street Journal on Sunday,

Riviera Plus2 minutesSunday, 20 September 2026 at 20:05

Culture

"O Man of Great Favor".. Assala Responds to Ashraf Rifi After Her Concert in Damascus

- The Syrian artist Assala expressed her gratitude to former Lebanese Minister of Justice, Ashraf Rifi, in a post she published on her official account on the platform "X" on Sunday, after he praised her concert upon her return to Damascus. Rifi wrote in a post published on his official account on the platform "X" on Saturday: "Assala sings again in Damascus..

Riviera Plus2 minutesSunday, 20 September 2026 at 19:36