Israeli P.M calls for pardon of convicted soldier

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu looks on as he chairs the weekly cabinet meeting on July 6, 2014 at his Jerusalem office. Violence which rocked east Jerusalem for three days following the kidnap and murder on July 2 of a Palestinian teenager, spread to half a dozen Arab towns in Israel. AFP PHOTO / POOL /GALI TIBBONIsraeli P.M Benjamin Netanyahu has called for a pardon of Elor Azaria. the soldier found guilty of manslaughter. Elor Azaria could face a 20-year prison sentence for shooting and killing a wounded Palestinian last year. “I support granting a pardon to Elor Azaria,” said Netanyahu. Israel’s President Reuven Rivlin, who has the authority to issue […]

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