WATCH: Hebron Soldier Who Shot Terrorist Released for Passover, Greeted with Celebrations

Elor Azaria
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Ynetnews reports: Sgt. Elor Azaria, an IDF soldier charged with manslaughter after shooting dead a neutralized Palestinian terrorist in Hebron, was released from detention on Friday morning.

After 29 days under arrest, Azaria was allowed by the military court to celebrate the Seder, a ritual feast held on the eve of the Jewish holiday of Passover, at home with his family in Ramla. See video below:

Azaria’s father and another relative arrived at the Nachshonim base near Rosh HaAyin to drive him home, where right wing activists were waiting for him with support signs.

Azaria’s arrival home was accompanied by celebrations, with right wing activists carrying him on their shoulders.

After giving her son a long hug, his mother told him: “Welcome, my child. Welcome home.”

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