Elor Azariya

Bennett: Pardon Azariya immediately

Jewish Home chief calls for Sgt. Elor Azariya to be granted pardon following manslaughter conviction on Wednesday.

Elor Azariya found guilty of manslaughter

Military court hands down guilty verdict in case of IDF soldier who shot and killed Arab terrorist last March.

Azariya supporters protest ahead of verdict

Supporters of soldier accused of manslaughter protest as guilty verdict expected.

Verdict to be handed down Wednesday in Azariya case

Military judges to meet in Tel Aviv on Wednesday to announce decision in trial of IDF soldier accused of manslaughter.

Imprisoned soldier's mother: Train commanders to be responsible

Mother of imprisoned IDF soldier Elor Azariya criticizes army for new regulations, says commanders need to be trained in responsibility.

Elor Azariya released for short break

Soldier Elor Azariya released until Sunday under severely limiting conditions, as verdict in trial gets close.

Final hearing in soldier Azariya's trial

The final hearing in Elor Azariya’s trial. The military court will now deliberate for 3 weeks before declaring a verdict.

Watch: Elor Azariya's mother collapses during final hearing

Mother of soldier accused of manslaughter after shooting wounded terrorist collapses in court, is evacuated to hospital.

Watch: Hundreds march in Jerusalem for Elor Azariya

Hundreds of protesters are marching from downtown Jerusalem to the Western Wall, demanding jailed soldier Elor Azariya be freed.

Evidence stage of Azariya trial comes to an end

All evidence in the trial of Elor Azariya has been presented. Now he awaits the verdict.

Azariya supporters declare day-long hunger strike

Closing arguments to be held tomorrow in manslaughter trial of Elor Azariya.

Azaria supporter: Our struggle is just and right

Ran Carmi Buzaglo who is supervising the struggle to free Elor Azaria, condemned verbal abuse against veteran journalist Amnon Abramowitz.

'Azariya acted correctly, the terrorist could have had a bomb'

Security coordinator of Hevron contradicts testimony of Brigade Commander, insists Azariya acted correctly.

New testimony in Azariya case could subvert prosecution

The security coordinator of Hevron will take the stand today, and is expected to confirm or deny previous statements made under oath.

Charlie Azariya: My son is being framed

Charlie Azariya pleads with the Prime Minister to end the case against his son Elor.

Appeal: send Azariya home for the holidays

MK Hazan asks Eizenkot to release Azariya for Rosh Hashanah so he can be with his ill father for the holidays and the rest of his family

'Azariya didn't shoot to kill'

Senior IDF officer testifies on behalf of Elor Azariya, says fears over possible bomb justified actions.

Baby named after Elor Azariya

'To me, he's a hero and I admire him.'

Azariya's sister hoping for fair trial

Etti Azariya, sister of accused Hevron shooter, responds to conversation with Prime Minister.

MDA Director takes the witness stand in Azariya case

Eli Bin, Director of MDA: We don't approach a wounded person if we think he might have an explosive device.

Azariya trial: 'Deficient conduct by officers'

Res. General will testify to deficiencies in the professional conduct of the terror scene by officers after Azariya shooting incident.

Expert testimony: Azariya's bullet didn't kill the terrorist

Autopsy shows terrorist was nearly dead by the time Azariya shot his bullet.

Defense Minister: Israel's greatest threat - Iran

Minister Avigdor Liberman sounds off on security threats, state and religion, and Elor Azariya during visit to city of Ariel in Samaria.

'Elor Azariya is being helped, I'm being thrown to the dogs'

Soldier Amichai Shamba participated in mistaken-identity beating of Eritrean at site of Be'er Sheva terror attack; 'it's a grave injustice'.

Israeli Jews overwhelmingly support Elor Azariya

Poll shows high level of support for soldier indicted over killing of wounded terrorist.

'I trusted Azariya with my eyes closed'

Elor Azariya's commander continued his tesimony for Azariya's defense, and noted how much he relied on Azariya in stressful situations.

'I was afraid I was going to get blown up'

Medic takes the stand for Elor Azariya, notes the unique atmosphere of 'chaos and fear' at the scene.

'Azariya's bullet didn't kill the terrorist'

Pathology report suggests that gunfire which initially neutralized terrorist was responsible for his death - not Elor Azariya.

'How much evil can we swallow?'

In a Facebook post, Elor Azariya's sister described the difficulties the family now faces on a daily basis.

'When I heard our soldier shooting, I breathed a sigh of relief'

Ashi Horowitz, member of the Hevron emergency response team, testified today for the defense at the Elor Azariya trial in Yafo.

Defense Minister: Media has no right to condemn Azariya

"Only the court has the power to convict." Defense Minister Avigdor Liberman argues against "terror-promoting" media.

Platoon commander: I also feared terrorist had a bomb

Elor Azariya's platoon commander confirms claims of fears over possible explosive device on wounded terrorist.

Will Nahal Haredi soldier become the next Elor Azariya?

Investigators warn soldier he could face prosecution over shooting of suspicious Arab.

Ambulance driver in Hevron: 'I felt terrorist posed a threat'

Presenting testimony for Elor Azariya's defense, an ambulance driver at the scene noted that he felt the terrorist was still a threat.

'The prosecutor needs to get in touch with reality'

In today's continuation of the Azariya trial, the Security Commander of Hevron took the stand, and he had strong words for the prosecutor.

Elor Azariya returns to court

The Azariya trial continues today, with new testimonies expected over the week.

'There was justification to open fire'

Senior officers: Scene of terrorism in Hevron for which Azariya is indicted constituted a "crisis of command" by high-ranking officers.

Azariya trial: Defense calls senior IDF officials to testify

Accused soldier Elor Azariya has one last hope before the end of his trial: senior witnesses to take the stand on his behalf

Elor Azariya's father admitted to hospital

Elor Azariya's father, Charlie, was admitted to the hospital amid fears he suffered a minor stroke.

'The system has lost its way'

Former Shas leader Eli Yishai gave a show of support to Elor Azaryia at a hearing on Tuesday. 'I fear the message this gives to soldiers'.

Chief of Staff: I shut down Rabbi Levinstein's work with the IDF

Eisenkot warns political interference harming Israeli army, says operations with Rabbi Levinstein have been suspended.

Trial drama continues as Elor Azariya cross-examined

Prosecutors cross-examine soldier who shot wounded terrorist in Hevron, claiming his actions were premeditated, not in response to danger.

Netanyahu 'stands by' conversation with Elor Azariya's father

Prime Minister Netanyahu addresses terror tunnels, Hamas, Iran, America, and Elor Azariya in conversation with military correspondents.

'The prosecution doesn't want the truth to come out'

Azariya's lawyers attack the military prosecution for the "unfair" manner of its interrogation.

Liberman: Judging Azariya without the facts was a huge mistake

Defense Minister makes veiled criticism of predecessor for 'prejudging' accused soldier Elor Azariya. 'Not up to us to determine his fate'.

'The Company Commander is a false witness, plain and simple'

The cross-examination of Hevron soldier that shot a wounded terrorist is currently underway.

Azariya: Defense Minister, Chief of Staff threw me to the dogs

IDF soldier on trial for shooting wounded terrorist accuses IDF commander, gov't of abandoning him, says media twisted the facts.

Azariya: I acted to protect the children of Hevron

Soldier accused of manslaughter says he saw terrorist move, was worried possible bomb threatened children's event.

The parsha and current events: Pinchas and Corporal El'or Azarya.

Report: Senior officers to testify in defense of Azariya

High-ranking IDF officers will testify in defense of Elor Azariya, soldier who shot and killed wounded terrorist in Hevron, report says.

Activists attacked during protest for IDF soldier

Former MK Ben-Ari, members of Otzma Yehudit attacked and beaten by masked assailants while protesting in support of Elor Azariya.

Azariya trial: 'He fired because he felt threatened'

Paramedic testifying in Elor Azariya trial says he felt threatened by knife near terrorist, was disoriented and anxious.

Defense Minister's son among donors to Azariya's legal fund

'What he did was wrong,' says Defense Minister's son, 'but it's immoral to send him to jail for it.'

Battalion commander: 'I suspected Azariya was lying'

David Shapira takes stand in Hevron shooter trial. Says Azariya seemed distressed before incident, denies Azariya's account of concerns.

Fundraising campaign for Hevron soldier exceeds goal in 12 hours

Campaign to raise money to cover mounting legal fees of accused soldier completed in matter of hours, exceeds goal of 400,000 shekels.

Family of Hevron soldier ask public to help pay legal fees

Mother of Elor Azariya urges Israeli public: help bring my son home, the State has abandoned him, it's been 3 months since he's been here.

Prosecutors in Hevron shooter case receive protection

Prosecutors involved in case against Elor Azariya receive protection following death threats, incitement.

Hevron activist: IDF commanders are betraying their soldiers

Baruch Marzel criticizes outgoing commander of the IDF's Judea Brigade who testified against soldier Elor Azariya.

'The Colonel wasn't there when the shooting occurred'

Journalist criticizes senior officer's testimony against Elor Azariya, the soldier who shot wounded terrorist, claiming it's irrelevant.

Azariya's comrade: I didn't feel there was danger of a bomb

Fellow soldier testifies at trial for Elor Azaria, who shot neutralized terrorist, denies there was fear of bomb but thanks Azariya.