The Unsettling Pattern of Amnesty for Israeli Soldiers The pardon granted to Elor Azaria by President Isaac Herzog has reignited a heated debate about accountability and justice in Israel's military courts.
On its surface, this decision may seem like an isolated incident, but it reveals a disturbing pattern that raises questions about the Israeli government's commitment to upholding human rights.
In March 2016, Azaria shot Abdel Fattah al Sharif, a wounded Palestinian who had already been incapacitated by Israeli troops.