How Israeli soldiers abroad are facing arrest for war crimes in Gaza
Neve Gordon, professor of international law and human rights at Queen Mary University of London, told The New Arab
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“What’s unique is the idea of going after lower-ranking soldiers who thought they could act with impunity in Gaza”
Gordon, said the goal is to create some “panic” by indicating that even regular troops could face consequences for their actions
So far No Arrest or Trial but.... Ticking Bomb
So far, none of the attempts overseas to bring charges against Israelis who served in the war have led to arrest or trial Yet these legal challenges highlight the increasing push for accountability for alleged Israeli war crimes in Gaza
Mark Kersten, an assistant professor in criminal law at the University of the Fraser Valley, told The New Arab
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“It’s a very significant step that indicates there’s justice in the pursuit of justice itself”
Kersten, pointed out that even if these lawsuits do not lead to accountability, the accused cannot act freely Their holidays are disrupted and “their world shrinks” as they are recognised and tracked and efforts are made to hold them accountable
