US Imposes Visa Restrictions on Israeli Soldier Over Role in 2016 Killing
Published on July 18, 2024
An Israeli military veteran is facing new U.S. visa sanctions for his part in the 2016 killing of a wounded Palestinian stabbing suspect in the West Bank. The U.S. State Department announced on July 17 that it had designated former Israel Defense Forces (IDF) soldier Elor Azaria for visa restrictions. “As a result of this action, Azaria and any immediate family members are generally ineligible for entry into the United States,” said State Department spokesman Matthew Miller in a statement. Mr. Miller announced that the department is preparing visa restrictions for other individuals for “undermining the peace, security, or stability in the West Bank.”...