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HRF Accuses Israeli Veteran of Gaza War Crimes

1/13/2026

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The Hind Rajab Foundation (HRF) filed a complaint against an anonymous Israeli veteran living in Austria, accusing him of Gaza war crimes, including deliberate destruction of civilian infrastructure.
HRF says satellite-image evidence links the veteran to these actions.
The veteran served in the 8717 battalion.
This is HRF's second 2026 case following a complaint in Prague.
HRF has filed about 30 complaints against soldiers in Brazil, Peru, and other countries.

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The Hind Rajab Foundation (HRF) filed a complaint against an anonymous Israeli veteran living in Austria, accusing him of Gaza war crimes, including deliberate destruction of civilian infrastructure.
HRF says satellite-image evidence links the veteran to these actions.
The veteran served in the 8717 battalion.
This is HRF's second 2026 case following a complaint in Prague.
HRF has filed about 30 complaints against soldiers in Brazil, Peru, and other countries.