Hind Rajab group urges Greece to arrest 'Israeli' Defense Minister
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- Hind Rajab rights group urges Greek authorities to arrest 'Israeli' Defense Minister Yisrael Katz over alleged war crimes in Gaza.
- The complaint cites Katz’s role in directing 'Israeli' military operations and accuses him of crimes against humanity and genocide.
The Brussels-based human rights organization Hind Rajab announced Wednesday that it filed a formal complaint with Greek authorities calling for the arrest and investigation of 'Israeli' Defense Minister Yisrael Katz over alleged war crimes committed in Gaza.
Katz has been visiting Athens since Monday on an official trip scheduled to end Thursday. The complaint was submitted to the Greek Supreme Court prosecutor, urging urgent legal action due to the short duration of Katz’s stay.
Allegations against Katz
The complaint states that as 'Israeli' defense minister, Katz exercises authority over the military, including approving, directing, and overseeing operations. It links his political decisions and public statements to the destruction of civilian infrastructure, severe deprivation of humanitarian needs, and mass displacement in Gaza.
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Hind Rajab asserts that Katz’s policies and conduct amount to acts of genocide, war crimes, and crimes against humanity under Article 2 of the Genocide Convention and Article 6 of the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court. The complaint emphasizes that Greece’s jurisdiction and legal obligations are activated while Katz is present on Greek soil.
About the Hind Rajab Foundation
The Hind Rajab Foundation was established in February 2024 in Brussels, named after a five-year-old Palestinian girl killed with six relatives by 'Israeli' forces in Gaza on January 29, 2024. The organization pursues legal accountability for 'Israeli' officials and military personnel worldwide.
Since October 8, 2023, the 'Israeli' military campaign in Gaza—supported by the United States—has killed over 71,000 Palestinians, injured more than 171,000, and caused massive destruction. The UN estimates the reconstruction cost at approximately $70 billion.
