פושעי מלחמה ישראלים / Israeli War Criminals (2025)

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Brussels, 28 June 2025 - On 8 February 2025, the Hind Rajab Foundation submitted a formal complaint to the Office of the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC) against Brigadier General Yehuda Vach. Today, the Foundation has formally updated the case with new evidence and legal analysis, transmitting a detailed annex to the ICC and expanding its requests for prosecution.

 

Yehuda Vach is not merely another Israeli military officer. He is Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s most loyal and lethal asset in Gaza—the man entrusted to carry out the will of a government that has embraced openly genocidal policies against the Palestinian people.

 

The initial filing of the HRF focused on Vach’s command responsibility in the establishment and enforcement of an unlawful “kill zone” in the Netzarim Corridor, Gaza. This zone was characterized by the deliberate targeting of civilians—particularly children—by sniper teams and mobile armored patrols operating with impunity under Vach’s orders.

 

The complaint was based on powers of attorney obtained from the families of two Palestinian children who were summarily executed by Vach’s troops. The evidence included geolocated video footage, survivor testimonies, intercepted communications, and corroborated patterns of conduct by the division under his control.

 

Since the submission of this complaint, the Foundation has gathered substantial new evidence establishing Brigadier General Vach’s direct and indirect responsibility for a series of additional atrocities, including:

 

* The demolition of the Turkish–Palestinian Friendship Hospital on 21 March 2025, constituting a serious violation of Article 8(2)(b)(ix) of the Rome Statute.

 

* The Rafah paramedic massacre on 23 March 2025, during which IDF forces under Vach’s command executed 15 humanitarian personnel, including members of the Palestinian Red Crescent Society, United Nations staff, and civil defense medics—clear violations of the protections afforded under international law to humanitarian actors.

 

* The systematic killing of civilians at humanitarian aid distribution points in May and June 2025, where hundreds of Palestinians were fatally shot while queuing for food. Testimonies from IDF personnel and open-source video documentation demonstrate that these attacks were not the result of battlefield confusion, but the product of operational orders to treat civilians in these zones as combatants.

 

Together, these actions form a consistent pattern of conduct, substantiating Brig. Gen. Vach’s role as a central operational architect of the Gaza campaign’s most serious violations of the laws of war. His directives—widely quoted among troops as asserting that “there are no innocents in Gaza”—reflect not merely criminal dereliction but active participation in a policy of collective punishment and extermination.

 

It must also be emphasized that Brig. Gen. Vach has operated with the full political protection of Israel’s civilian leadership. His actions align directly with the strategic objectives and rhetoric of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (b. 1949), and his field role in implementing such policy renders him Netanyahu’s primary enforcer of state criminality in Gaza.

 

And he is not acting alone. His brothers, Colonel Golan Vach and Captain Elishav Vach, are also deeply implicated in war crimes and abuses. The three brothers form a militarized faction operating with political protection from Netanyahu’s office. Together, they have built what human rights observers now call Israel’s “first family of genocide.”

 

Legal Implications and Call to Action

 

In light of the cumulative and expanding body of evidence, the Hind Rajab Foundation today submitted an updated annex to its complaint and formally called on the Office of the Prosecutor of the ICC to:

 

1. Initiate the necessary procedures for the issuance of arrest warrants against Brigadier General Yehuda Vach, Colonel Golan Vach, and Captain Elishav Vach, in accordance with Articles 58 and 25 of the Rome Statute.

 

2. Recognize these individuals as central figures in the field implementation of a broader state-sponsored policy of systematic and widespread attacks against the civilian population of Gaza, as defined under Article 7 of the Rome Statute.

 

3. Consider their actions within the framework of genocidal intent, pursuant to Article 6 of the Rome Statute and customary international law.

 

Yehuda Vach is not just another war criminal—he is Benjamin Netanyahu’s executioner in Gaza.

 

The Hind Rajab Foundation is compiling the full criminal file of Yehuda Vach and his brothers--every name, every order, every victim. Our team is preparing further filings before national jurisdictions.

 

- Source - Hind Rajab Foundation: HRF Files New Elements In The Case Against Yehuda Vach: The Executioner of Gaza (Publ. 28 June 2025)

 

 

Brussels, 26 June 2025 - The Hind Rajab Foundation expresses deep concern over the confirmed presence of Colonel Moshe Tetro, former head of the Coordination and Liaison Administration (CLA) for the Gaza Strip, in the EUCOM building on Rue de la Loi in Brussels, where he is currently serving as Israel’s military attaché to Belgium. Tetro is one of the architects of Gaza’s starvation and hospital assaults.

 

Colonel Tetro is the subject of a detailed complaint submitted by our Foundation to the Office of the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC). He is accused of individual criminal responsibility for genocide, war crimes, and crimes against humanity, under Articles 6, 7, and 8 of the Rome Statute.

 

As head of the CLA, Colonel Tetro played a central role in implementing policies that:

 

* Systematically deprived the civilian population of Gaza of access to food, water, fuel, and medical supplies, contributing directly to a man-made famine now classified as catastrophic by multiple UN agencies;

 

* Facilitated and coordinated military attacks on medical facilities, including Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis and Al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza City, in violation of the Geneva Conventions and Additional Protocol I.

 

These actions fall within the same factual and legal context outlined in the ICC arrest warrants against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defence Minister Yoav Gallant, particularly with respect to the weaponization of starvation and attacks on protected civilian infrastructure.

 

Despite this, Colonel Tetro is currently enjoying diplomatic immunity as part of his official assignment in Belgium. This raises serious concerns regarding Belgium’s adherence to its obligations under international humanitarian law, the Geneva Conventions, and customary international law related to non-cooperation with individuals accused of core international crimes.

 

Moreover, this development must be viewed in conjunction with recent reports confirming that Belgium has allowed the transfer of F-35 fighter jet parts to Israel via Liège Airport, thereby facilitating Israel’s continued use of military force against the civilian population in Gaza. These actions, taken together, significantly aggravate the legal and moral responsibility of the current Belgian government, which risks complicity in the commission of international crimes.

 

In light of the above, the Hind Rajab Foundation reiterates its formal demands:

 

1. That the International Criminal Court issue an arrest warrant for Colonel Moshe Tetro, in line with its current jurisprudence and mandate under the Rome Statute;

 

2. That the Government of Belgium immediately revoke Colonel Tetro’s diplomatic accreditation and declare him persona non grata, pursuant to Article 9 of the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations.

 

Failure to act decisively in this matter would not only constitute a breach of Belgium’s international obligations, but would also place the Belgian state in the position of harbouring an individual credibly accused of genocide and war crimes.

 

History will judge the choices made today. Continued political protection for individuals implicated in mass atrocity crimes risks permanently associating the Belgian state with one of the gravest humanitarian crises of the 21st century.

 

We urge Belgian authorities, European institutions, and civil society to act in accordance with international law and to uphold the principles of justice, accountability, and human dignity.

 

- Source - Hind Rajab Foundation: HRF Condemns Ongoing Impunity for Moshe Tetro: Urges ICC to Prosecute and Belgium to Revoke Accreditation (Publ. 26 June 2025)

 

 

Lima, Peru, 11 June 2025 - The Republic of Peru has formally assigned the genocide case filed by the HRF against an Israeli soldier to its Human Rights Prosecutor’s Office, transitioning the case from jurisdictional review to the preliminary investigative phase.

 

This procedural step confirms that the Peruvian Public Ministry is now examining the evidence submitted, rather than assessing whether it has the authority to proceed. In practical terms, the case has entered the early stages of criminal investigation, under the framework of Peru’s obligations under the Rome Statute and international humanitarian law.

 

The complaint—submitted by human rights lawyer Julio César Arbizu González on behalf of the Hind Rajab Foundation—concerns the actions of a combat engineering soldier in the Israeli Defense Forces. The individual is alleged to have taken part in the destruction of civilian neighborhoods and infrastructure in Gaza, as part of broader military operations conducted by the Combat Engineering Corps, a unit repeatedly linked to mass demolitions and targeted attacks on protected civilian objects.

 

“This development signals a clear shift: Peru is now reviewing the substance of the case,” said Dyab Abou Jahjah (b. 1971), Chairman of the Hind Rajab Foundation. “This is not about theoretical jurisdiction—it is about the facts, the evidence, and accountability for the crimes committed in Gaza.”

 

By assigning the case to its specialized human rights prosecution unit, Peru has taken an important step toward ensuring that allegations of genocide and crimes against humanity are given appropriate legal scrutiny. The move reflects growing recognition that the scale and nature of the destruction in Gaza requires legal response—not only political commentary.

 

The Hind Rajab Foundation has compiled hundreds of case files targeting members of the Israeli Combat Engineering Corps, and is currently submitting these in multiple jurisdictions. The Peruvian case is among the first to reach this stage of official prosecutorial examination.

 

This step does not resolve the case, but it demonstrates that legal systems can be engaged, and that claims concerning grave violations of international law in Gaza are beginning to receive the attention they warrant.

 

- Source - Hind Rajab Foundation: Peru Opens the Door to Prosecution: Genocide Case Against Isreli Soldier Moves into Human Rights Investigation Phase (Publ. 11 June 2025)

 

 

The Hague, 10 June 2025 – The Hind Rajab Foundation (HRF) has officially filed a legal complaint with the Dutch Public Prosecution Service against Lavi Lazarovitz, a serving Major in the Israeli Air Force (IAF), who is currently in the Netherlands as part of the "CyberArk World Tour" organized by the Israeli cybersecurity firm CyberArk.

 

While azarovitz appears publicly in the Netherlands as a tech executive, he is also an active-duty officer in the Israeli Air Force IAF—a military branch that played a central and devastating role in the recent genocide committed against the Palestinian population of Gaza.

 

Lazarovitz appeared in uniform in a CyberArk promotional video filmed during the peak of the Israeli bombardment of Gaza. The video was shot from HaKirya, the military headquarters of the Israeli army in Tel Aviv, a key command center for Israel’s aerial warfare operations. His presence in uniform at such a site during a period of systematic and large-scale murderous bombardment, implicates him directly with IAF activities and warrants a serious investigation.

 

The Israeli Air Force’s Role in the Gaza Genocide

 

According to reports by Human Rights Watch, Amnesty International, the United Nations, and other reputable sources, the Israeli Air Force was directly responsible for:

 

* The mass bombing of residential areas, killing entire families in their homes;

 

* Targeting hospitals, schools, refugee camps, and United Nations facilities;

 

* Systematic attacks on humanitarian workers, medical convoys, and evacuees;

 

* Destruction of vital civilian infrastructure, contributing to the collapse of Gaza’s health system and mass displacement.

 

These actions are widely considered violations of international humanitarian law, and numerous legal experts and UN bodies have raised alarms over the potential commission of war crimes, crimes against humanity, and acts of genocide.

 

Why Should Lazarovitz Be Held and Interrogated

 

As an officer in the IAF, Lavi Lazarovitz is not a neutral civilian participant in global tech events. His rank, the timing of his public appearances in uniform, and the context of his presence in military command structures during the genocide, establish reasonable grounds to believe that he may have:

 

* Participated in or supported aerial military operations;

 

* Provided technical or operational assistance from within the IAF;

 

* Held command responsibility or acted in coordination with units involved in the bombing campaign.

 

Allowing such individuals to freely travel and speak at public institutions in the Netherlands risks turning the country into a safe haven for those potentially involved in international crimes.

 

The Hind Rajab Foundation’s Call to the Dutch Authorities

 

The HRF has submitted a detailed complaint urging Dutch prosecutors to:

 

* Launch a preliminary investigation into Lazarovitz’s potential role in war crimes;

 

* Confirm and document his presence on Dutch territory;

 

* Consider travel restrictions or other appropriate legal measures;

 

* Urge institutions hosting Lazarovitz to suspend his public participation pending legal review.

 

This action is part of the Foundation’s broader legal strategy to hold perpetrators of war crimes accountable, in cooperation with legal teams across multiple jurisdictions and under the principle of universal jurisdiction as enshrined in Dutch and international law.

 

- Hind Rajab Foundation: Israeli Air Force Officer in the Netherlands: HRF Files Legal Complaint Against Lavi Lazarovitz for Role in Gaza Genocide (Publ. 10 June 2025)

 

 

Brussels / London, 9 June 2025 — The Hind Rajab Foundation has formally filed a war crimes complaint with the Metropolitan Police War Crimes Unit (Counter Terrorism Command, SO15) concerning the Israeli naval raid on the British-flagged humanitarian vessel Madleen, which took place in international waters on 8–9 June 2025. The complaint targets the Shayetet 13 unit that executed the attack and Vice Admiral David Saar Salama (b. 1969) who is the commander in chief of the Israeli Navy.

 

The Madleen, sailing as part of the Freedom Flotilla Coalition, was carrying medical supplies, food, and baby formula to civilians in Gaza. The ship, legally considered an extension of UK territory, was over 60 nautical miles off the coast when it was intercepted and boarded by Israel's elite Shayetet 13 naval commandos. Shayetet 13 operates under the Israeli Navy, commanded by Vice Admiral David Saar Salama (b. 1969), and is known for its maritime interdiction operations.

 

The Hind Rajab Foundation strongly calls on the United Kingdom to fulfil its legal responsibilities and immediately intervene to secure the unconditional release of the abducted activists who remain unlawfully detained in Israel. Their freedom is a matter of urgent humanitarian and legal concern.

 

Criminal Complaint Filed Under UK and International Law

 

The complaint, filed under the Geneva Conventions Act 1957, the International Criminal Court Act 2001, and Section 134 of the Criminal Justice Act 1988 (on torture), accuses Israeli forces of grave breaches of international humanitarian law, war crimes, and violations of UK jurisdiction.

 

Key allegations include:

 

* The unlawful use of chemical irritants from drones;

 

* Forcible detention and incommunicado confinement of 12 unarmed civilians;

 

* Denial of legal and consular access;

 

* Confiscation of humanitarian aid and personal belongings;

 

* Degrading and inhuman treatment.

 

Among the passengers were high-profile activists and humanitarians, including Greta Thunberg (b. 2003) and MEP Rima Hassan (b. 1992). Eyewitnesses report that passengers were physically assaulted, exposed to choking white substances sprayed from drones, and denied communication with the outside world.

 

Parallels to the 2010 Mavi Marmara Incident

 

The filing draws clear legal parallels to the 2010 Mavi Marmara raid, referencing the UN Human Rights Council report (A/HRC/15/21) that found Israel's conduct during that operation unlawful. The same legal framework applies to the Madleen: unlawful military action in international waters, against a civilian ship conducting humanitarian operations, resulting in arbitrary detention, confiscation of property, and interference with humanitarian relief.

 

Violation of Binding ICJ Orders and Maritime Law

 

The complaint underscores that the Madleen was operating in compliance with three binding International Court of Justice orders (January, March and May 2024) requiring unimpeded humanitarian access to Gaza. Israel's blockade enforcement against the ship violates:

 

* Article 23 of the Fourth Geneva Convention;

 

* Rules 55 and 56 of the ICRC Customary IHL;

 

* Article 92 of UNCLOS on exclusive flag state jurisdiction;

 

* And peremptory norms (jus cogens) of international law.

 

Legal Basis for UK Jurisdiction

 

As a UK-flagged vessel, the Madleen is under British criminal jurisdiction even outside territorial waters. Crimes committed aboard the vessel are deemed to have occurred on British territory. The UK has an international legal obligation to investigate grave breaches of the Geneva Conventions, torture, and war crimes, particularly when they occur within its legal jurisdiction.

 

Hind Rajab Foundation's Call for Action

 

The Foundation has requested that UK authorities:

 

1. Open a criminal investigation against the Israeli naval and political officials responsible;

 

2. Interview and collect testimony from the Madleen passengers;

 

3. Refer the case to the CPS for legal action and arrest warrants;

 

4. Monitor suspects who may enter UK territory;

 

5. Coordinate with Interpol, the ICC, and relevant UN Special Rapporteurs.

 

Next Steps

 

The Hind Rajab Foundation is currently compiling supporting documentation, including passenger testimonies, media coverage, video evidence, and expert legal analyses. These will be submitted to support the UK investigation.

 

This filing is part of the Foundation’s broader mission to end impunity for war crimes and uphold international law, especially in the context of the ongoing siege of Gaza. The Madleen case marks a watershed moment in holding perpetrators accountable for attacks on humanitarian missions.

 

- Source - Hind Rajab Foundation: HRF Files UK Complaint Against Israeli Elite Unit Shayetet 13 Over Raid on Freedom Flotilla Vessel Madleen (Publ. 9 June 2025)

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