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PM ‘glad’ about release of soldier who shot wounded suspected terrorist

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Published: 10 May 2018

Last updated: 4 March 2024

Education Minister Naftali Bennett said he was "very glad" Elor Azaria is finally home. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he was "glad it's done with."

Elor Azaria, convicted of killing a wounded Palestinian terrorist, set free after nine months (Haaretz)
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he was "glad it's done with." Education Minister Naftali Bennett said he was "very glad" Azaria is finally home.

Elor Azaria released from prison after nine months (Ynet)
Former IDF soldier Elor Azaria, who was convicted of manslaughter after shooting dead a neutralized terrorist in Hebron, was released from prison after serving a nine-months sentence on Tuesday morning, two days early.

Azaria, whose original release date was May 10, asked to be released two days early so he could attend his brother's wedding on Wednesday.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who was asked by reporters about the release before leaving for a short trip to Cyprus, said, "I'm glad this event has come to an end."

Photo: Azaria after his release (Flash90)
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