Israeli soldier convicted in killing of British activist in Gaza Strip/Brief

Israeli soldier convicted in killing of British activist in Gaza Strip edit

Former Israeli soldier sergeant Wahid Taysir was convicted of manslaughter and other charges for covering up in the death of British student Tom Hurndall by an Israeli court. Mr. Taysir shot Mr. Hurndall with a sniper rifle from a watchtower while he was guiding children away from an area where shooting was taking place. Mr. Taysir's sentence will be announced next week.