A military court has found an Israeli soldier guilty of manslaughter over the killing of a wounded Palestinian last year. The court convened at the defence ministry building in Tel Aviv today to issue the verdict in the high-profile case that raised questions over rules of engagement towards perceived threats by Palestinians. A judge read out the court's decision for more than two hours before announcing the verdict. The soldier, 20-year-old Elor Azaria, could now face a maximum 20 years in prison. <br/><br/>The March 24 shooting of Fatah al-Sharif, 21, as he lay overpowered on the ground was filmed by activists from the Israeli B'Tselem human rights group. Al-Sharif and another Palestinian his age were shot as they allegedly lunged at an Israeli soldier guarding a checkpoint in Hebron in the occupied West Bank. Scuffles erupted outside the courtroom between supporters of the Israeli soldier and police officers before the verdict was announced.