Israeli soldier goes on trial for killing prone terrorist

The trial of an Israeli soldier charged with manslaughter for killing a wounded Palestinian attacker has opened. Sergeant Elor Azaria denies using excessive force and violating Israel military’s rules of engagement. The 19-year-old conscript medic shot Abdul Fatah al-Sharif in the head in Hebron in March while he lay incapacitated on the ground. Outside court, Azaria’s…