Israeli military is employing private civilian companies & non-military personnel in flattening homes in Rafah.

Meshek Afar Ltd, has been in the city for 3 days. An employee now in Rafah uploaded this blw & said that its CEO will flatten a mosque tomorrow.

London, United Kingdom – November 6, 2024

The Hind Rajab Foundation has taken a significant step in the pursuit of international justice by submitting a formal request to the Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) in the United Kingdom. The letter calls for a comprehensive investigation into alleged war crimes committed by Alon Elgali, Chief Executive Officer of Meshek Afar Limited, a company contracted by the Israel Defence Forces (IDF). Mr. Elgali is currently present in the United Kingdom, where he is alleged to be involved in actions that may constitute grave breaches of the Geneva Conventions and international humanitarian law

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On November 2

Israeli military is employing private civilian companies & non-military personnel in flattening homes in Rafah. Meshek Afar Ltd, has been in the city for 3 days. An employee in Rafah uploaded a video & said that its CEO, Alon Elgali, will flatten a mosque.The CEO apparently tried to run over Israelis last year protesting against Netanyahu.

On november 21

Harabanit, an Israeli celebrity fan page shares the news quoting : “Champion! Businessman Alon Elgali, owner of the company ‘Mashak Afar,’ entered Gaza with tractors and bulldozers to assist IDF soldiers in demolishing structures of Hamas militants.”

For three weeks, private civilian employees of Mshek Afar Ltd have been joining the Israeli military with their bulldozers & vehicles in demolishing civilian homes in Rafah. This photo shows them parking their vehicles inside a UN school, which is being used as a base.

Hind Rajab Foundation Files Formal Complaint in UK Against Israeli CEO Alon Elgali for Alleged War Crimes in Gaza

The Hind Rajab Foundation has requested the UK’s Metropolitan Police Service to investigate Alon Elgali, CEO of Meshek Afar Limited, for alleged war crimes in Gaza. The accusations include unlawful destruction of civilian property in Rafah, including a mosque, between October 31 and November 4, 2024. Evidence, such as videos, photos, and witness statements, links Mr. Elgali to these actions, potentially violating the Geneva Conventions and the Rome Statute. The Foundation urges swift investigation by the UK authorities, emphasizing accountability for such breaches of international law, and commits to supporting the process to uphold justice for victims in Gaza.