Former defense Minsiter Ya'alon says he failed to come to a decision Azariya's fate, calls accusations a 'blood libel.'
Contact EditorUzi Baruch, 07/01/17 22:12
Former protection Minister Moshe Ya'alon Miriam Alster, Flash 90
Former defense Minister Moshe Ya'alon (Likud) spoke on Saturday night about Elor Azariya's conviction.
"Politicians are brainwashing the general public guilty IDF Chief of staff Gadi Eizenkot and myself," Ya'alon observed.
Ya'alon turned into forced to step down from his position as protection Minister after he unjustly expelled Hevron residents from their buildings and in comparison Azariya to ISIS.
"My heart is with the Azariya family, and with Elor," Ya'alon told Channel 2. "I didn't come to a decision Azariya's destiny."
Ya'alon observed Azariya's case became decided even earlier than pictures from the Hevron terror assault grew to become public, and that the govt was compelled to declare an investigation to avoid the media from publicizing the count number extra. He additionally said the handiest time he interfered changed into to ask if Azariya needed to wear handcuffs, or if it was feasible to eradicate them.
although, Ya'alon did not mention pardoning Azariya.
"This is never the area to focus on it, and there are suggestions," he mentioned.
He also addressed the Azariya household, asserting, "They've brainwashed you politically, and they're telling you lies. don't appeal the decision, it be a waste of your time and it will charge you your health. Elor should admit he made a mistake, ask for forgiveness for his moves, and then they will be considerate [when sentencing him]."
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