Belgian authorities interrogated two Israeli soldiers on allegations of serious breaches of international humanitarian law committed in Gaza. The Hind Rajab Foundation and the Global Legal Action Network filed the legal complaints, prompting the Federal Prosecutor's Office to locate and question the individuals. They were released following the questioning, which was enabled by a new legal provision in Belgium's Code of Criminal Procedure. This allows for investigations of international violations. The Hind Rajab Foundation campaigns against Israeli soldiers over alleged war crimes and has filed many complaints globally since last year.
The questioning of Israeli soldiers represents a pivotal moment for global accountability, marking an escalation in legal actions against military breaches of international law.
Belguim's interrogation followed complaints from the Hind Rajab Foundation and Global Legal Action Network regarding serious breaches of international humanitarian law committed in Gaza.
The Federal Prosecutor's Office in Brussels interrogated two Israeli military members after allegations were raised while they attended the Tomorrowland music festival.
A new provision in Belgium's Code of Criminal Procedure allows courts to investigate international violations, reflecting Belgium's commitments under the Geneva Conventions and UN conventions.
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