Adi Karni

Last modified : 18/02/2026

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
Genocide
Crimes against humanity
War crimes
Individual / company
Individual
Jurisdictional basis
Universal jurisdiction
Complaint filed in
2025
Investigation started in
2025
Length of the procedure (in years)
1

Facts

Adi Karni is alleged to have taken part in the destruction of civilian neighborhoods and infrastructure in Gaza, as part of broader military operations conducted by the Combat Engineering Corps.

Procedure

In May 2025, a legal complaint was submitted to the Peruvian Public Prosecutor’s Office by Julio César Arbizu González, on behalf of the Hind Rajab Foundation.

On 10 June 2025, the Public Prosecutor’s Office announced that it had assigned the case to its specialised Human Rights Prosecution Unit for preliminary criminal investigation.

Last modified : 18/02/2026

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
Genocide
Crimes against humanity
War crimes
Individual / company
Individual
Jurisdictional basis
Universal jurisdiction
Complaint filed in
2025
Investigation started in
2025
Length of the procedure (in years)
1