Hind Rajab Foundation files complaint against ‘Israeli’ rapper-soldier
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- The Hind Rajab Foundation (HRF) filed a criminal complaint in Prague against ‘Israeli’ soldier and rapper Noam Tsuriely, accusing him of war crimes, crimes against humanity, and genocide in Gaza.
- The complaint, invoking universal jurisdiction, says Tsuriely participated in the destruction of civilian property and glorified these war crimes through his music and social media.
The Hind Rajab Foundation (HRF), a human rights organization focused on accountability for atrocities in Gaza, has filed a criminal complaint in Prague against ‘Israeli’ soldier and rapper Noam Tsuriely.
The complaint, submitted on Friday to the Supreme Public Prosecutor’s Office, accuses him of war crimes, crimes against humanity, and genocide during ‘Israel's’ assault on Gaza.
Tsuriely, who was performing in the Czech Republic at the time, participated in the destruction of civilian structures and glorified these acts through his music.
HRF, named after a six-year-old Palestinian girl killed in Gaza in January 2024, specializes in investigating and pursuing legal actions against individuals involved in alleged violations of international law.
The foundation has previously filed similar complaints in countries like Germany, Peru, and now the Czech Republic, leveraging universal jurisdiction principles to hold perpetrators accountable regardless of nationality or location.
Noam Tsuriely, a 28-year-old Jerusalem-based hip-hop artist, serves as a soldier in the ‘Israeli’ military 699th Paratroopers Battalion within the 551st “Fire Arrows” Brigade.
He gained attention for rapping in both Hebrew and Arabic.
Tsuriely's crimes
Tsuriely deployed to Gaza multiple times since October 2023, documenting his war crimes on social media and incorporating them into his performances.
The complaint specifically charges Tsuriely with intentionally attacking protected civilian buildings, extensive unjustified property destruction, and attacking undefended areas, citing Articles from the Rome Statute.
HRF says these actions contributed to the widespread devastation in Gaza, where over 70% of structures have been damaged or destroyed by early 2025, as noted in UN reports referenced in the filing.
Evidence includes geolocated social media posts showing Tsuriely's presence during a controlled demolition in Beit Hanoun on November 8, 2023, near a UNRWA school.
His music, such as the song "Another Day in Gaza," features lyrics calling to "shatter Gaza to pieces" and performances projecting footage of military operations, which HRF says incites hatred and approves criminal acts.
Last April, Israeli singer-terrorist, Noam Tsuriely released some whiney song called "Another Day in Gaza", about how hard his time taking part in the genocide was. 500K views on YT.
— B.M. (@ireallyhateyou) January 8, 2025
When Tsuriely plays the song live, footage of Gaza's destruction is being screened behind him: pic.twitter.com/2HtrdUKQeD
Resurfaced concert videos from December 2024 show him displaying images of troops storming homes and demolishing buildings.
Under Czech law, the complaint invokes sections on genocide, war atrocities, and incitement, utilizing the country's universal jurisdiction under Section 7 of the Criminal Code.
This allows prosecution for international crimes committed abroad. HRF argues Tsuriely's presence in Prague for a concert on Thursday, November 13, 2025, provides an opportunity for immediate action.
HRF has called on Czech authorities to open proceedings, seize Tsuriely's devices for evidence, impose a travel ban, and investigate his performances for promoting war crimes.
