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IDF Prosecution Indicts Soldier for Manslaughter Amid Controversy

1/8/2026

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Maj. Gen. Itay Offir, the Military Advocate General, rejected a lenient plea deal for Sgt. Aviad Frija.
Frija shot Yuval Kestelman, believing him to be an attacker after Kestelman surrendered on November 30, 2023.
The IDF prosecution indicted Frija for manslaughter, moving the case to trial after plea negotiations.
The decision may reflect willingness to pursue controversial cases and raises questions about indictments, including Sdei Teiman.

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Story summary

Maj. Gen. Itay Offir, the Military Advocate General, rejected a lenient plea deal for Sgt. Aviad Frija.
Frija shot Yuval Kestelman, believing him to be an attacker after Kestelman surrendered on November 30, 2023.
The IDF prosecution indicted Frija for manslaughter, moving the case to trial after plea negotiations.
The decision may reflect willingness to pursue controversial cases and raises questions about indictments, including Sdei Teiman.