Investigators said they had uncovered evidence that the soldier identified as "First Sergeant S" opened fire as the victims walked with a group of people waving a white flag.
Witnesses described how he fired at Majda Abu Hajjaj, 35, and her mother Salma Abu Hajjaj, 64.
In a hearing last month, the soldier claimed to have fired at the women's legs but said he had not intended to kill them. He maintained that he thought his fellow soldiers' lives were at risk as the group of about 30 people approached a military post.
But his statements were contradicted by those of Palestinian witnesses who said the women were part of a group of civilians waving white flags.
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