“How to act if arrested abroad”: Yedioth Ahronoth publishes guide for "Israeli" soldiers

The “Israeli” media outlet Yedioth Ahronoth published a guide for the Israeli Occupation Forces (IOF) on how to avoid arrest while traveling abroad.

This guide follows the recent escape of an IOF soldier from Brazil last week to evade arrest over alleged war crimes, as well as the arrest request for another soldier in Chile.

Read more: “Israeli” soldier flees Brazil after war crimes investigation

Titled "A guide for IDF soldiers: Here's how to act if arrested abroad and what to check before flight," the guide includes advice from Nick Kaufman, a defense lawyer at the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague.

When asked whether officers are at greater risk than soldiers, Kaufman responded, "Absolutely. Officers are more closely linked to decision-making and policies, such as target selection and managing military operations."

Kaufman pointed out that sharing footage online increases the legal risk for IOF soldiers.

The guide advises soldiers and officers to consult an international criminal law expert before traveling anywhere, warning that "even friendly nations like the UK, France, and Spain" could carry out arrests. It also notes that insurance companies do not cover arrests abroad related to criminal acts.

Last month, the IOF warned around 30 soldiers and officers who fought in the Gaza Strip to avoid traveling abroad due to complaints filed against them for war crimes.

Complaints have already been filed against “Israeli” soldiers in South Africa, Sri Lanka, Belgium, France, and Brazil.

- Yuval Vagdani escape incident -

The Hind Rajab Foundation (HRF), a pro-Palestinian advocacy organization, recently filed a case against Yuval Vagdani in Argentina following his escape from Brazil last week. Vagdani, who is accused of committing war crimes during the war on Gaza, fled Brazil, where authorities had been pressing for an investigation.

The investigation follows a complaint filed by the HRF.

“Israeli” Channel 12 reported that the complaint includes over 500 pages of evidence, including videos, geolocation data, and open-source intelligence, linking Vagdani to destruction in Gaza.

However, despite a court order, Vagdani, who had been in Brazil as a tourist, managed to leave the country. The details of how he evaded arrest remain unclear.

In a statement, HRF condemned Vagdani’s escape, accusing the Israeli Occupation of orchestrating his departure to obstruct justice.