1.   But prosecutors presented evidence that Nathaniel had prepared for the slaying by shooting at balloons, and had later boasted about the killing to friends at his elementary school.

2.   It was the first slaying by Palestinians of an elected Israeli politician, government officials and security analysts said.

3.   An Iranian convicted of the slaying by a French court is serving a life sentence in France.

4.   The Justice Ministry launched its probe of the slaying following an outcry against the slaying by right and left-wing lawmakers alike.

5.   The Justice Ministry launched its probe of the slaying following an outcry against the slaying by right and left-wing lawmakers.

6.   But Amir also reportedly claimed that he was incited to carry out the slaying by an agent provocateur whom he did not name.