Two Israeli soldiers

Last modified : 23/07/2025

Country of commission
Country of prosecution
Nationality of the suspect
Israel
Gender of the suspect
Male
Status of the suspect
Free
Status of the procedure
Under investigation
Alleged crimes / charges
War crimes
Individual / company
Individual
Jurisdictional basis
Universal jurisdiction
Complaint filed in
2025
Investigation started in
2025


Facts

The two individuals are suspected of having committed war crimes in Gaza. They are allegedly members of the Givati Brigade of the Israeli Army. They were attending the Tomorrowland music festival in Boom, Belgium.

Procedure

On 19 July 2025, the Hind Rajab Foundation and the Global Legal Action Network (GLAN) have submitted urgent legal complaints to the Federal Prosecutor, calling for their immediate arrest and prosecution.

The suspects were identified and arrested by the Belgian federal police in Boom on 20 July 2025. After being taken into custody, they were formally interrogated and released. The Belgian Federal Prosecutor’s Office has confirmed that a criminal investigation is now ongoing.

Last modified : 23/07/2025

Country of commission
Country of prosecution
Nationality of the suspect
Israel
Gender of the suspect
Male
Status of the suspect
Free
Status of the procedure
Under investigation
Alleged crimes / charges
War crimes
Individual / company
Individual
Jurisdictional basis
Universal jurisdiction
Complaint filed in
2025
Investigation started in
2025