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Judge Dismisses Politically Motivated Case Against Soldier

4/18/2026

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A judge dismissed a private prosecution against a British-Israeli soldier, labeling it politically motivated.
The prosecution sought to use the Foreign Enlistment Act 1870 to prevent British nationals from serving as mercenaries.
The court ruled the Act does not apply to dual nationals in foreign armed forces.
The judge criticized the prosecution's application as an abuse of the process, citing improper motives and breaches of court duty.

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A judge dismissed a private prosecution against a British-Israeli soldier, labeling it politically motivated.
The prosecution sought to use the Foreign Enlistment Act 1870 to prevent British nationals from serving as mercenaries.
The court ruled the Act does not apply to dual nationals in foreign armed forces.
The judge criticized the prosecution's application as an abuse of the process, citing improper motives and breaches of court duty.