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#Palestine / War Criminals 101 for Israeli Travelers…
The recent incidents, such as an Israeli soldier evading authorities while traveling in #Brazil and another potentially facing arrest in #Chile, underscore the growing risk for Israeli soldiers traveling abroad who may face scrutiny and potential arrest for war crimes committed during Israel revenge war on Gaza. #Ynet editor quickly put up this "field guide" for the [understandably] exhausted genociders wishing to take a short break abroad, in which legal experts explain that under the principle of universal jurisdiction, some countries can prosecute individuals for severe offenses like war crimes.
Soldiers detained abroad are advised to immediately contact the Israeli consulate, and it's noted that officers and those who have shared their service online face a heightened risk. Furthermore, legal professionals recommend avoiding posting military-related content online due to its potential use as evidence in such cases.
Some would say the best strategy to avoid prosecution for war crimes is not to commit them in the first place.
Excerpt:
Q: What is recommended to do before traveling abroad?
"The IDF, like any other army, is obligated to act according to the laws of war - and this is, of course, an obligation for the soldiers. Beyond that, it is recommended not to upload photos from military service to the internet, especially videos that document the destruction of buildings, even if there is a military justification for it. This is a serious violation of field security, which can sometimes lead to damage to the image of the State of Israel. In light of the discussions initiated by South Africa at the International Court of Justice in The Hague, there are countries that would be happy to consider even documentation of soldiers singing racist songs as incitement to genocide.
Q: Which countries is it better to avoid visiting right now?
"The list of countries that apply the principle of 'universal jurisdiction' changes from time to time. The principle has been applied in the past even in countries considered friendly, such as Britain, France, and Spain. However, the rules for applying the principle also vary from country to country. Sometimes a complaint to the police is enough to lead to an arrest, and in other cases, there is a need for court approval or that of a senior local official, such as the Attorney General or the State Attorney."
Q: I landed in a certain country and was asked by the authorities about the issue. What should I answer?
"It is recommended to carefully consider whether to travel to a country whose officials might ask a question on the subject. In most European countries, it is known that almost every Israeli citizen serves in the IDF. It is forbidden to lie at border control, as this can be a basis for refusal of entry to that country."
Hebrew https://www.ynet.co.il/news/article/s1qptjuukl
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The recent incidents, such as an Israeli soldier evading authorities while traveling in #Brazil and another potentially facing arrest in #Chile, underscore the growing risk for Israeli soldiers traveling abroad who may face scrutiny and potential arrest for war crimes committed during Israel revenge war on Gaza. #Ynet editor quickly put up this "field guide" for the [understandably] exhausted genociders wishing to take a short break abroad, in which legal experts explain that under the principle of universal jurisdiction, some countries can prosecute individuals for severe offenses like war crimes.
Soldiers detained abroad are advised to immediately contact the Israeli consulate, and it's noted that officers and those who have shared their service online face a heightened risk. Furthermore, legal professionals recommend avoiding posting military-related content online due to its potential use as evidence in such cases.
Some would say the best strategy to avoid prosecution for war crimes is not to commit them in the first place.
Excerpt:
Q: What is recommended to do before traveling abroad?
"The IDF, like any other army, is obligated to act according to the laws of war - and this is, of course, an obligation for the soldiers. Beyond that, it is recommended not to upload photos from military service to the internet, especially videos that document the destruction of buildings, even if there is a military justification for it. This is a serious violation of field security, which can sometimes lead to damage to the image of the State of Israel. In light of the discussions initiated by South Africa at the International Court of Justice in The Hague, there are countries that would be happy to consider even documentation of soldiers singing racist songs as incitement to genocide.
Q: Which countries is it better to avoid visiting right now?
"The list of countries that apply the principle of 'universal jurisdiction' changes from time to time. The principle has been applied in the past even in countries considered friendly, such as Britain, France, and Spain. However, the rules for applying the principle also vary from country to country. Sometimes a complaint to the police is enough to lead to an arrest, and in other cases, there is a need for court approval or that of a senior local official, such as the Attorney General or the State Attorney."
Q: I landed in a certain country and was asked by the authorities about the issue. What should I answer?
"It is recommended to carefully consider whether to travel to a country whose officials might ask a question on the subject. In most European countries, it is known that almost every Israeli citizen serves in the IDF. It is forbidden to lie at border control, as this can be a basis for refusal of entry to that country."
Hebrew https://www.ynet.co.il/news/article/s1qptjuukl
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palestine group (nprofile…cu97)
#IsraelOccupation
#IsraelWarCrimes
#UniversalJurisdiction
#GazaGenocide
#WarCrimes
#IsraelWarCriminals