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| By: Israel Insider staff and partners |
| Published: November 16, 2005 |
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An Israeli military court on Tuesday acquitted an army captain who was charged with intentionally killing a teenage Palestinian girl in the Gaza Strip last year, saying she was already dead when he shot her.
He was cleared of charges of illegal use of a firearm, obstruction of justice, exceeding his authority and conduct unbecoming a company commander, the army said.
"I'm happy and satisfied that the truth has come to light," the officer, identified as "Captain R," told reporters outside the courtroom in southern Israel. "I hope the army will understand its failure, the failure was not on my part."
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Israeli military court acquits army captain in death of 13-year-old Palestinian girl
- (AP)
11.16.2005
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