Fearing war crimes claims, Israel warns 30 soldiers not to travel abroad: What we know
The Israeli military is warning officers and soldiers that courts abroad could open investigations into them for serving in Gaza.
The Israeli military warned 30 soldiers and officers who fought in Gaza to avoid traveling abroad or to return from vacation abroad, reports revealed on Wednesday.
The warnings came after pro-Palestinian groups filed complaints with the ICC and national courts abroad against several Israeli soldiers and officers, alleging war crimes in the Gaza Strip, Ynet reported on Wednesday. It also follows the decision by the International Criminal Court last month to issue arrest warrants for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant for alleged war crimes in Gaza,
Permission to Travel
Israeli soldiers, whether serving their obligatory military service or employed as professionals, are required to seek approval before traveling abroad. Although the military has not imposed a blanket ban on such trips, each request is now scrutinized to ensure no international complaints have been filed against the soldier.
