Israeli president pardons soldier convicted in 2016 Hebron killing

Israeli President Isaac Herzog granted a pardon clearing the criminal record of Elor Azaria, a former soldier convicted of killing a wounded Palestinian in Hebron in 2016. The move follows a request from Defense Minister Israel Katz, despite opposition from the Israeli army, which noted Azaria's lack of remorse. This is a politically significant act that may affect domestic politics and civil-military relations.