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Israeli President pardoned Elor Azaria, a soldier convicted in a controversial 2016 case for fatally shooting a Palestinian man who had already been incapacitated by Israeli troops in Hebron. The case had sparked significant domestic and international debate at the time over military conduct and accountability. The pardon revives longstanding controversy over the incident, which was seen by critics as emblematic of impunity within Israeli military ranks, while supporters of Azaria had campaigned for his release for years. The decision comes amid renewed scrutiny of Israeli military conduct following recent soldier testimonies about actions in Gaza.