On Yom Kippur, Israel offers forgiveness to the killer of an unarmed Palestinian

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Killing Palestinians, whether it’s done by the Israeli army, police or settlers, has become part of everyday life It’s Yom Kippur in Israel, the day of fasting. A father is taking his two children to the local grocery store. An M16 assault rifle is hanging casually from his chest. This is what passes for normal life in Jerusalem. And besides, he is only following instructions. Itamar Ben Gvir, the national security minister, told everyone to take their guns with them on this holy day - “even to