On December 24, "The Hind Rajab Foundation has initiated legal actions in Argentina and Chile against Saar Hirshoren, a member of Israel's 749 Combat Engineering Battalion who is currently present there. Mr. Hirshoren is accountable for war crimes committed in Gaza, the HRF is demanding his immediate arrest. Simultaneously, a comprehensive complaint has been filed with the International Criminal Court (ICC) targeting the entire battalion and its leadership for war crimes, crimes against humanity and genocide.

Evidence Against the 749 Battalion

The legal actions in Argentina, Chile, and the ICC are supported by extensive evidence, including:

• Social media posts and videos from battalion members showing the destruction of civilian homes, schools, and hospitals.
• Public admissions by battalion leaders indicating their intent to target civilians and infrastructure.
• Satellite imagery and reports from international organizations documenting the scale of the destruction caused by the battalion.
• One particularly egregious incident involved the bombing of Al-Azhar University in December 2023, where operational officer David Zoldan mocked Gaza’s higher education in videos celebrating the attack.

Call for Accountability

The Hind Rajab Foundation demands the immediate arrest of Saar Hirshoren by authorities in Argentina and Chile, emphasizing the urgency of preventing him from evading justice. Concurrently, the Foundation calls on the ICC to expedite its investigation into the 749 Combat Engineering Battalion and issue arrest warrants for its members. These actions are necessary to uphold international law and hold perpetrators accountable for their crimes in Gaza. These cases highlight the urgent need for international cooperation to ensure that those responsible for heinous crimes face accountability. The Foundation urges the global community to support these efforts and reaffirm the principles of international justice and the rule of law."

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