Brazil orders police to investigate Israeli soldier on vacation in country for 'war crimes'

Israel worried about lawsuits abroad against its soldiers

An Israeli soldier on vacation in Brazil had to flee the country following a complaint regarding war crimes committed in Gaza.

Brazil closes investigation against Israeli reservist

Law enforcement noted that Brazilian authoritites have no jurisdiction after the Israeli left the country

Some Israeli soldiers traveling abroad are facing war crimes inquiries over their Gaza service - Jewish Telegraphic Agency

Israeli soldiers who have posted on social media about their service in Gaza are increasingly facing scrutiny abroad — sometimes prompting their swift evacuation from countries where they are vacationing. In the latest instance, a soldier who was traveling in Brazil left the country abruptly this week after being warned by the Israeli government that he could soon face war crimes charges there. Israeli officials have identified more than a dozen…

Israel prepares to assist troops over mounting Gaza prosecutions

The Israeli government is preparing to assist soldiers abroad in case they face arrest and legal action over alleged war crimes in Gaza, following cases filed by a pro-Palestine group. Israeli officials have begun coordinating with local law firms internationally to provide immediate legal assistance to Israeli officials facing prosecution for their actions in Gaza and already warned soldiers and reservists against travel abroad, according to Ha…

Israel gears up to combat lawfare against IDF soldiers abroad

An inter-ministry desk has been formed to analyze and combat the danger of legal action against IDF soldiers traveling in foreign countries, Haaretz reported Sunday. The report came after a Brazilian court ordered police Friday to launch an investigation into war crimes allegations against an Israeli tourist for his actions in the Gaza Strip as an IDF soldier. The Israeli foreign ministry warned the soldier about the arrest warrant and he manage…

Brazil's Federal Court has ordered police to investigate the soldier, who is suspected of involvement in war crimes in Gaza. Fearing prosecution, the Israeli embassy recalled him.