Israeli President Isaac Herzog has granted pardons to several soldiers involved in controversial incidents involving the shooting of incapacitated or subdued Palestinian assailants. Among those pardoned is Elor Azaria, a combat medic whose actions in a 2016 incident sparked significant debate and opposition, even within the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF). The pardons come ahead of Yom Kippur and have reignited discussions around military conduct and the treatment of Palestinians in conflict situations.