In anticipation of the hearing scheduled for Wednesday, 27 Adar, on Elazar Azaria’s request to shorten his sentence by half, the military prosecution intends to oppose Azaria’s lawyers’ demand and demand that he shorten his sentence by a third.

It should be noted that the professional opinion of Prison 4, which was published in recent days, states that a former Kfir Brigade combatant meets the criteria required to enable early release. However, as noted, despite the opinion, the prosecution seeks to oppose his immediate release.

In the event that the judge who hears the arguments of the parties decides in favor of Azaria’s demand, then he will be released immediately to his home, should the court reject Azaria’s arguments and support the prosecution’s demand, it will be possible for Elazar Azaria to submit a request for reconsideration in another three months.

(YWN Israel Desk – Jerusalem)