War crimes

New Syrian chemical weapons find could help prosecute perpetrators of war crimes, experts say

Syrian Authorities have detained 18 individuals suspected of involvement in operating and managing the Assad regime’s chemical weapons program.

A drawing exhibition by a group of young men and women depicting various scenes related to the chemical attack, during an event commemorating the 12th anniversary of the attack on August 21, 2025 in Moadamiyat Al-Sham, Syria.
Illustration of The New York Times application displayed on a smartphone held in hand in Corsica France April 18, 2026.

The battle over the narrative - opinion

Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich holds a press conference at the Finance Ministry in Jerusalem, May 19, 2026.

Why ICC going after Smotrich is a bigger deal than going after Netanyahu - analysis

(Illustrative) IDF soldiers are seen traversing northern Gaza rubble during Operation Brave Heart, the operation to rescue the body of St.-Sgt.-Maj. Ran Gvili, January 26, 2026.

HRF files complaint against German prosecutor over dismissed charges against IDF soldier


Israelis should avoid traveling to these countries following Brazilian court incident

The Brazilian court's decision to investigate a complaint against an Israeli reservist on vacation is a step up in the legal battle waged by pro-Palestinian organizations against Israelis abroad.

 Ben Gurion Airport

Knesset to hold urgent meeting over Brazil's investigation into IDF soldier for 'war crimes'

The discussion follows the Brazilian authorities' demand to investigate an IDF soldier for alleged war crimes. The classified session is scheduled for 11:00 a.m.

 Committee Chairman Yuli Edelstein leads a Defense and Foreign Affairs Committee meeting at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem on May 8, 2024

Israeli flees Brazil to Argentina to avoid 'war crimes' arrest warrant

The HRF accused the Israeli soldier of "participating in massive demolitions of civilian homes in Gaza during a systematic campaign of destruction."

 Israel's military operates in the Gaza Strip during a temporary truce between Israel and Hamas, on November 27, 2023

US charges two Syrian intelligence officials with war crimes

This marks the first time the US has criminally prosecuted high-ranking Syrian officials for human rights abuses during Syria’s 13-year civil war.

 A tank that belonged to the Syrian Army is parked on a street in Damascus, Syria, December 8, 2024.

IDF troops should refuse orders to commit war crimes, former NSC official tells BBC

Eran Etzion told the BBC that IDF soldiers should refuse illegal orders if they suspect the orders will cause war crimes.

 IDF soldiers raiding a 14-story-tall building in an UNRWA facility in the Gaza Strip filled with Hamas terrorists, October 22, 2024.

IDF probing around 300 possible war crimes incidents; total is double of prior reports

This was a significant update from May 27 when IDF Military Advocate General Yifat Tomer Yerushalmi publicly announced that she had opened around 70 criminal probes to date.

 The IDF operating in the Gaza Strip on August 2, 2024

Australia says Israel did not deliberately kill foreign aid workers in Gaza

The IDF decided to launch missiles at the convoy after mistakenly believing it was being hijacked by Hamas fighters, who were, in fact, locally contracted security guards.

 A PERSON looks on at a charred vehicle where seven World Central Kitchen employees were killed in an airstrike in the Deir al-Balah area of the Gaza Strip, last week.

How Israel can win the psychological war against satanic, idolatrous Hamas - opinion

Israel needs urgently to move beyond its good PR information activities in Arabic to full psychological warfare.

 A Palestinian flag that reads "Free Gaza from Hamas."

Nukhba terrorist murder suspect: 'The case blew up, suddenly they claimed he was a Gazan civilian'

The police are not expected to request further restrictions on the two suspects in the case, who were released last week under restrictive conditions.

 The damage caused to a public bomb shelter at the October 7 massacre, near the Israeli-Gaza border, southern Israel, April 30, 2024.

Israel is 'special' – so the world is unfairly harsh on them - opinion

Global support for ending Israel’s occupation of any territory claimed by Palestinians will enable them to attack Israel without restraint.

 IDF soldiers operate in Khan Yunis, June 27, 2024.