Azariya family: 'The president could've put an end to the agony'

The family of former IDF Sgt. Elor Azariya responded on Sunday to President Reuven Rivlin’s decision to deny Elor’s request for a presidential pardon.

"We received President Rivlin's decision with disappointment and regret. The president could have put an end to the terrible agony the family is going through, put an end to the argument that tears apart the people and put an end to the unnecessary imprisonment of our Elor," the family said.