 He was released after serving nine months of his sentence after a parole board ordered his early release.Azaria was released on 8 May 2018, two days earlier than his original release date, after prison commanders granted him an early release to attend his brothers wedding in accordance with regulations that allow early releases in such circumstances.In accordance with a decision the IDF made in October 2017, about half of Azaria's discharge pay was withheld as a result of his conviction.