Rome, MINA – A criminal complaint alleging war crimes and acts of genocide has been filed against an Israeli soldier in Italy, marking a significant legal action rooted in the principle of universal jurisdiction.
The Hind Rajab Foundation (HRF) submitted the complaint to the Italian Public Prosecutor’s Office on Monday against Israel Yitzhki, a member of the Israeli army. The foundation stated the move followed confirmation that Yitzhki is currently present on Italian territory.
The HRF cited Italy’s obligation under international and domestic law to investigate and prosecute individuals suspected of grave international crimes found on its soil. The complaint is based on investigative findings from the foundation.
According to the HRF, Yitzhki served in the 432nd Battalion of the Givati Brigade and allegedly participated in operations that involved extensive destruction of civilian property without military necessity, ttacks on undefended towns, residential buildings, and civilian objects, unlawful detention and humiliating treatment of Palestinian civilians, including the publication of degrading images of detainees.
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The foundation contends these acts constitute war crimes under Article 8 of the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court. The cited violations include destruction of property not justified by military necessity, attacks against civilian objects, and the illegal detention of protected persons.
This legal action occurs in the context of the ongoing conflict in Gaza, where Israeli attacks since October 2023 have resulted in a high number of casualties, according to figures cited in the report.[]
Mi’raj News Agency (MINA)
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