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Israeli Soldier in Tom Hurndall Killing Released Early

HeadlineJul 20, 2010

An Israeli military court has ordered the early release of the Israeli soldier who shot and killed British peace activist Tom Hurndall in 2003. Taysir Hayb will be freed next month after serving six years of his eight-year sentence. Hurndall’s sister said she is angry and shocked over the soldier’s early release.

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