Israeli soldier accused of war crimes in Sweden

A complaint has been lodged in Sweden against an Israeli soldier accused of committing war crimes in Gaza, according to Israel Hayom.

The Hind Rajab Foundation, leading a global campaign to hold soldiers accountable, says the soldier, a Nahal Brigade fighter, is currently in Sweden. “He may leave the country soon, we demand his immediate arrest,” the group stated.

The complaint includes evidence such as a photograph showing the soldier using a sniper rifle in Gaza on 1 March. It also says that his unit was involved in attacks on civilians, including women and children, as well as the vandalism of Palestinian homes. The accusations extend to the unit’s reported role in a raid on the Shifa Hospital in Gaza, a move widely condemned as a violation of international law.

This case follows similar complaints against Israeli soldiers in Brazil, Thailand, Chile, and elsewhere, as international efforts intensify to address Israeli war crimes in the region.