Rami Amichay
By Rami Amichay
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Fast Forward Israeli Soldier Gets 18 Months For Killing Helpless Palestinian Suspect
A young Israeli soldier convicted of killing a Palestinian assailant lying wounded on the ground was sentenced to 18 months imprisonment on Tuesday, far less than prosecutors requested, in one of the most divisive cases in Israel’s history. The decision to court-martial Sergeant Elor Azaria, who shot the Palestinian after he had stabbed another soldier…
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Breaking News Israeli Soldier Goes on Trial for Killing Wounded Palestinian
An Israeli soldier who shot and killed a wounded Palestinian assailant went on trial on manslaughter charges on Monday in a rare case that focuses on allegations of excessive use of force in confronting Palestinian attacks. A majority of Israelis do not want a court-martial to take place, according to an opinion poll taken shortly…
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