Key facts
- A criminal complaint was filed in Italy against Israeli soldier Arik Ben Asulin.
- The Hind Rajab Foundation (HRF) filed the complaint.
- The complaint alleges war crimes, crimes against humanity, and genocide in Gaza.
- Social media evidence of demolishing civilian infrastructure is cited.
- An Indian judge urged India to stop arming Israel.
- Justice S. Muralidhar authored a UN report on Gaza.
- Justice S. Muralidhar stated India should not contribute to the "genocide in Gaza."
- Justice S. Muralidhar called for an end to arms transfers to Israel.
The Hind Rajab Foundation (HRF) has initiated a criminal complaint in Italy against Israeli soldier Arik Ben Asulin. The complaint formally alleges that Ben Asulin committed war crimes, crimes against humanity, and genocide in Gaza. Evidence cited in the complaint includes social media material purportedly showing his participation in the demolition of civilian infrastructure. This legal action seeks to hold individuals accountable for actions in the ongoing conflict.
In parallel, Justice S. Muralidhar, an Indian judge and author of a United Nations report concerning Gaza, has publicly called for India to cease its provision of arms to Israel. Justice Muralidhar articulated that India should not be complicit in actions he characterized as the "genocide in Gaza." His appeal is directed at reconsidering and ultimately ending the transfer of weapons to Israel, emphasizing the ethical and legal implications of such support amidst the conflict.