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Israel pardons soldier Elor Azaria, Al Jazeera reports

Al Jazeera reports the pardon, but the supplied material does not identify who granted it or define its legal scope.

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Adrian Cole
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Israel has pardoned soldier Elor Azaria, Al Jazeera reported on 20 September 2026.

The report provides no details about the authority that granted the pardon, when it took effect or the extent of its legal effect.

The claim remains attributed to Al Jazeera pending independent verification.

The supplied material contains no further information about the circumstances of the pardon or its political and legal consequences.

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