Israeli Consul's Son Faces Felony Charges, Denied Diplomatic Immunity

Avraham Gil, 19, will not receive immunity in a case involving a motorcycle crash with a police officer, sparking debate on diplomatic protections.

The son of the Israeli consul in Miami, Avraham Gil, 19, faces felony charges after allegedly hitting a police officer with his motorcycle.
Avraham Gil was charged with resisting an officer with violence and aggravated battery of a law enforcement officer.
The U.S. State Department confirmed Avraham Gil is not entitled to diplomatic immunity as the dependent of an Israeli consular officer.
Gil's defense argued for consular immunity, but was denied based on the nature of his father's diplomatic role.
The incident has sparked discussions on diplomatic immunity and its implications for family members of diplomats.