Private Israeli company Meshek Afar continues razing Rafah

No.

10009

Date

24 November, 2024

Found by

Younis Tirawi

Location

Original Social Media Post

"Rafah | Total Annhilation of the City Mshek Afar (private Israeli civilian company) along with the Israeli military are systematically continuing to flatten civilian homes in Shaboura Refugee Camp. Footage from today" - Source

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Archivist Notes: Privatization of demolitions in Rafah (Meshek Afar)

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.

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Alon Elgali

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