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IPFS News Link • Israel
Israel sniper gets 45-day sentence for killing two Gaza women
• http://www.rawstory.com, By Agence France-PresseThe sniper, identified by Israeli media as “staff sergeant S,” was charged with manslaughter in 2010 over the fatal shooting of an unnamed individual, which Palestinian witnesses linked to the killing of 64-year-old Riyeh Abu Hajaj and her daughter Majda Abu Hajaj, 37, during Israel’s “Cast Lead” Gaza offensive.
“Following a mediation process and upon examination of the evidence with the recommendation of the military court, both sides have reached a plea bargain in which the indictment will be adjusted, and he will be convicted of using a weapon illegally,” a military statement said.
Under the deal, “S” would be jailed for 45 days, media reports said.