Israeli soldier flees Brazil amid Gaza war crimes investigation

JAN. 6, 2025 / 3:44 AM

By Darryl Coote


Jan. 6 (UPI) -- An Israeli soldier accused of committing war crimes in Gaza has fled Brazil where he was vacationing when the case was brought against him in the South American country.

The unidentified soldier is accused of participating in the mass demolition of civilian homes in Gaza amid Israel's war against Iran-backed Hamas in the Palestinian enclave.

The Brazilian authorities last week took up the case based on a complaint filed by the pro-Palestinian Hind Rajab Foundation, which said the alleged crimes "are part of a broader effort to impose unbearable living conditions on Palestinian civilians, constituting genocide and crimes against humanity under international law."

The soldier's escape from Brazil was confirmed in a Sunday statement from Israel's foreign ministry.

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