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Will IDF court delay Azariya's prison term?

Army court hearts request by former IDF Sgt. Elor Azariya to delay his prison sentence while Chief of Staff weighs sentence reduction.

Will IDF court delay Azariya's prison term?

Will Azariya's prison term be postponed?

Appeals court to hear Elor Azariya's request to delay his entry into prison in light of appeal to IDF Chief of Staff for Amnesty,

Will Azariya's prison term be postponed?

'What is the rush to put him in prison?'

Rabbi Ze'ev Sharon said that the IDF prosecutors' decision to oppose Elor Azariya's appeal hurts army morale.

'What is the rush to put him in prison?'

The quality of mercy

The quality of mercy

The world couldn't care less about the Azariya case outcome

The world couldn't care less about the Azariya case outcome

Prosecuters demand Azariya begin prison sentence immediately

Army prosecutors urge court to reject Azariya's request to delay his entry to prison. Former IDF Sgt. scheduled to enter prison Wednesday.

Prosecuters demand Azariya begin prison sentence immediately

'The right-wing is more than just Netanyahu'

Former Defense Minister Moshe Ya'alon calls on Likud voters to abandon Prime Minister Netanyahu. 'The right is more then one person.'

'The right-wing is more than just Netanyahu'

Azariya seeks to delay beginning of jail term

Soldier Elor Azariya seeks to delay jail term until Chief of Staff decides on request for leniency.

Azariya seeks to delay beginning of jail term

'You can't run a country this way'

Justice Minister Shaked: Interrogations can be a tool for killing someone's political career. Let prime minister do his job.

'You can't run a country this way'

'Elor and his family are on the right road'

Head of National Union party who mediated between Azariya family and IDF says decision not to go to Supreme Court is the right one.

'Elor and his family are on the right road'

Elor Azariya rules out Supreme Court appeal

Former IDF Sgt. Elor Azariya decides against appealing IDF court's ruling, sends request to Chief of Staff asking for reduction of sentence.

Elor Azariya rules out Supreme Court appeal

Radio station fined over Azariya attorney's comments

Yoram Sheftel's history of making inflammatory statements led a regulatory board to fine radio station that hosts his show.

Radio station fined over Azariya attorney's comments

'Sheftel despicable, but he has a right to speak'

Zionist Union MK blasts attempts by Meretz to muzzle firebrand attorney though petition to Supreme Court.

'Sheftel despicable, but he has a right to speak'

Meretz: Remove Azariya attorney's show from the air

Meretz party appeals to Supreme Court, calling for attorney Yoram Sheftel's show to be taken off the air, claiming he promotes incitement.

Meretz: Remove Azariya attorney's show from the air

The precondition Azariya must fulfill to be pardoned

IDF officer says only Elor Azariya can ask for leniency amid politicians' calls for a pardon.

The precondition Azariya must fulfill to be pardoned

'Without the nation of Israel, we would not have survived'

Elor Azariya's father warns severe consequences if IDF soldiers can't shoot terrorists, thanks Israeli public for outpouring of support.

'Without the nation of Israel, we would not have survived'

Azariya attorney: Chief of Staff too fat to be a soldier

Azariya defense attorney Yoram Sheftel blasts IDF Chief of Staff Eizenkot: 'Someone that overweight doesn't project image of a soldier'.

Azariya attorney: Chief of Staff too fat to be a soldier

'It's up to Azariya to decide whether to appeal decision'

Journalist, ex-MK Sharon Gal says that only former IDF Sgt. Elor Azariya will decide whether to appeal Sunday's verdict to Supreme Court.

'It's up to Azariya to decide whether to appeal decision'

'We heard Eizenkot but we're going to the Supreme Court'

Despite Chief of Staff's statement, family of Elor Azariya intent on appealing his sentence to the Supreme Court.

'We heard Eizenkot but we're going to the Supreme Court'

IDF Chief of Staff

'We will consider request for leniency for Azariya'

Gen. Gadi Eisenkot says military court held fair trial for Elor Azariya, will give serious consideration to request for sentence reduction.

'We will consider request for leniency for Azariya'

'Thank you to all the sane people who supported us'

Father of convicted soldier: '90% of Israel knows Elor is innocent of all wrongdoing.'

'Thank you to all the sane people who supported us'

'The terrorists are laughing at us, its an embarassment'

Azariya's mother rips judges after appeal rejected. Court rules he will enter jail in 10 days, but his lawyers will appeal to Supreme Court.

'The terrorists are laughing at us, its an embarassment'

Netanyahu calls for pardoning Elor Azariya

Israeli politicians respond to rejection of Azariya appeal, call for family to seek pardon rather than pursue further appeals.

Netanyahu calls for pardoning Elor Azariya

Court rejects Azariya's appeal

IDF court of appeals rules against former Sgt. Elor Azariya, rejects appeal of his conviction, leaves 18-month sentence in place.

Court rejects Azariya's appeal

Attorney: Confirming killing was standard operating procedure

Azariya's attorney speaks with journalists at court, quotes description of killing confirmation after 2002 terrorist attack.

Attorney: Confirming killing was standard operating procedure

Elor Azariya returns home

Soldier convicted of manslaughter after shooting wounded terrorist return home for house arrest as he awaits outcome of appeal.

Elor Azariya returns home

'Temple Mount terror attack shows Elor Azariya was justified'

Lawyer for Elor Azariya says video of terrorist getting up and continuing attack shows his client was right to shoot wounded terrorist.

'Temple Mount terror attack shows Elor Azariya was justified'

Elor's friends: We hope he is found 'not guilty' on appeal

Elor Azariya's fellow soldiers released from regular army service show solidarity with convicted soldier released to house arrest.

Elor's friends: We hope he is found 'not guilty' on appeal

Court frees Azariya from house arrest on Shabbat

Soldier convicted of manslaughter to be sent to house arrest, but to be permitted to leave house on Shabbat for prayers.

Court frees Azariya from house arrest on Shabbat

Elor Azariya to be released to house arrest

IDF soldier convicted of manslaughter after shooting wounded Arab terrorist to be returned home after 16 months of open arrest on army base.

Elor Azariya to be released to house arrest

Elor Azariya asks to be released from the IDF, open arrest

Soldier appealing manslaughter conviction asks to be released from arrest since his period of IDF service ends next week.

Elor Azariya asks to be released from the IDF, open arrest

Elor Azariya asks to go home

As his original army release date approaches, Azariya asks court to allow his release until decision is made on appeal of his sentence.

Elor Azariya asks to go home

'A shame: This never would have happened in America'

Leader of New York Bukharan Jewish community visits Cave of the Patriarchs, site where Elor Azariya shot terrorist.

'A shame: This never would have happened in America'

Elor Azariya hospitalized

IDF soldier jailed for shooting of wounded Arab terrorist rushed to hospital after passing out at army base.

Elor Azariya hospitalized

Defense Minister: We won't re-conquer Gaza in the next war

Defense Minister Liberman says PM Netanyahu won't be indicted, Israel is closer than ever to diplomatic solution.

Defense Minister: We won't re-conquer Gaza in the next war

No compromise in Azariya case

Prosecution and defense in Azariya case meet to find compromise on length of sentence. Significant differences remain.

No compromise in Azariya case

Azariya Conviction:

Chief IDF prosecutor to meet Azariya lawyer for negotiations

Early release for former Sgt. Elor Azariya in the works? Top army prosecutor to meet with attorney for soldier convicted of manslaughter.

Chief IDF prosecutor to meet Azariya lawyer for negotiations

'I hope the nation of Israel will rise to the challenge'

Journalist and former MK Sharon Gal campaigns to raise money for soldier Elor Azariya's legal expenses.

'I hope the nation of Israel will rise to the challenge'

Last session in Azariya appeal case

The military court convened today for its final session before handing down its decision in the appeals case of soldier Elor Azariya.

Last session in Azariya appeal case

Brig. Gen. Guy Hazut returns fire

Brig. Gen. Guy Hazut addresses Azaria affair and recorded conversation: 'Tried to help family, others profited at their expense'.

Brig. Gen. Guy Hazut returns fire

'Azariya never had a chance'

Attorney for former IDF sergeant blasts ruling against client as court hears appeal. 'You can't even consider upholding the sentence'.

'Azariya never had a chance'

'Arabs are threatening to murder my son'

Parents of Elor Azariya say they are still the target of harassment by Arabs pledging 'Arab vengeance' and threatening to murder their son.

'Arabs are threatening to murder my son'

'The Jewish people are praying for you, Elor'

Family of soldier convicted of manslaughter express optimism as appeal begins. Lawyer Yoram Sheftel says Jewish people praying for reversal.

'The Jewish people are praying for you, Elor'

Appeal hearing for convicted soldier opens

Tel Aviv military court holds appeal hearing for convicted soldier Elor Azariya.

Appeal hearing for convicted soldier opens

'Elor Azariya's prisoner isn't on hunger strike'

Right-wing activist Baruch Marzel says if all soldiers shot terrorists, there would be no hunger strike right now.

'Elor Azariya's prisoner isn't on hunger strike'

Elor Azariya released for Passover

Soldier convicted and sentenced for shooting wounded terrorist will celebrate the Passover seder with his family.

Elor Azariya released for Passover

Report: Contact initiated to cancel appeals in Azariya case

Military prosecution receives letter from representative of Azariya's defense calling to cancel appeals on both sides.

Report: Contact initiated to cancel appeals in Azariya case

The 5 judges who will hear the Azariya appeal

The 5-judge panel which will hear the appeal of Elor Azariya to be chaired by the head of the Military Court of Appeals.

The 5 judges who will hear the Azariya appeal

'Send my son home'

Family of jailed soldier visits Knesset, turns to President Rivlin, government ministers with appeal to free Elor Azariya.

'Send my son home'

IDF ethics code author: Azariya acted wrongly

Israel Prize laureate Prof. Asa Kasher, the co-author of the IDF Code of Conduct, says IDF must kill only when absolutely necessary.

IDF ethics code author: Azariya acted wrongly

South African lawmaker: IDF a 'murderous machine'

Israel to summon South Africa’s ambassador following anti-Israel remarks made by two senior officials.

South African lawmaker: IDF a 'murderous machine'

Azariya prosecutor 'contemptible and vindictive'

Elor Azariya's attorney Yoram Sheftel condemns Military Prosecutor for submitting a counter appeal over Azariya's prison sentence.

Azariya prosecutor 'contemptible and vindictive'

Prosecutors appeal Azariya's sentence

Army prosecutors argue Sgt. Elor Azariya should receive a minimum of 2.5 years in prison, say 18-month jail sentence too light.

Prosecutors appeal Azariya's sentence

Elor Azariya's prison sentence delayed

Soldier convicted of manslaughter appeals 18 month sentence, prompting court to delay his transfer to prison.

Elor Azariya's prison sentence delayed

Azariya's attorney describes army threats as "moral blackmail"

Yoram Sheftel, Elor Azariya's lawyer, explained his decision to appeal Azariya's verdict, claiming that the conviction was a 'frame-up'.

Azariya's attorney describes army threats as "moral blackmail"

Azariya family vs the Chief Military Prosecutor

Defense Attorney for Elor Azariya accuses Chief Military Prosecutor of attempting to blackmail Azariya family.

Azariya family vs the Chief Military Prosecutor

Azariya to appeal sentence

Attorneys for soldier Elor Azariya to appeal his 18-month sentence for shooting neutralized terrorist.

Azariya to appeal sentence

'We could have reconquered Gaza'

Former Chief of Staff: 'No one has any interest in reconquering Gaza,' State Comptroller's report 'totally inaccurate.'

'We could have reconquered Gaza'

Liberman: UNHRC 'the Council of Hatred of Israel'

Israeli politicians blast UNHRC over its criticism of the sentencing of soldier Elor Azariya.

Liberman: UNHRC 'the Council of Hatred of Israel'

'Dress up as Elor - win a family vacation'

Activist for Elor Azariya calls on parents to send pictures of their children dressed as Azariya on Purim in order to participate in raffle.

'Dress up as Elor - win a family vacation'