Indian Foundation Seeks Arrest of Israeli Reservist for Alleged War Crimes in Gaza
Group demands arrest of Israeli reservist in India for Gaza war crimes
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The Hind Rajab Foundation has filed a complaint in India demanding the arrest of Eitan Gilboa, an Israeli reservist accused of committing war crimes in Gaza. The foundation claims he destroyed civilian infrastructure and documented these acts, which violate international law.
- 01Eitan Gilboa, identified as a reservist in the 271st Combat Engineering Battalion, is accused of demolishing residential buildings in Gaza.
- 02The Hind Rajab Foundation submitted evidence including videos and social media posts to support their claims.
- 03India, as a signatory to the Fourth Geneva Convention, is obligated to prosecute individuals accused of war crimes, regardless of nationality.
- 04The HRF demands immediate arrest and legal action against Gilboa under the Geneva Conventions Act, 1960.
- 05Failure to arrest Gilboa could lead to alerts to the Ministry of Home Affairs regarding his presence in India.
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The Hind Rajab Foundation (HRF) has filed an urgent complaint with Indian authorities seeking the arrest of Eitan Gilboa, an Israeli reservist currently in Himachal Pradesh. The foundation alleges that Gilboa participated in the demolition of civilian infrastructure in Khan Younis and Rafah, Gaza, which they claim constitutes war crimes under the Fourth Geneva Convention. HRF has provided a detailed investigative report, including geolocated videos and social media evidence, showing Gilboa celebrating these demolitions as acts of retribution. As a signatory to the Geneva Conventions, India is legally bound to investigate and prosecute such breaches, regardless of the accused's nationality. The HRF has urged immediate action, including the registration of a First Information Report (FIR) against Gilboa and notifying the Ministry of Home Affairs if he is not arrested. They assert that these actions are necessary to uphold international law and protect the integrity of humanitarian principles.
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The case could set a precedent for how India handles allegations of war crimes committed by foreign nationals within its territory.
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