A former Israeli soldier facing investigation for alleged war crimes in Gaza has fled Brazil with the assistance of the Israeli Foreign Ministry. The case has sparked controversy and raised concerns about the potential prosecution of Israeli soldiers abroad.
The Israel i Foreign Ministry says it helped a former soldier flee Brazil after legal action was initiated against him by a group accusing Israel of war crimes in besieged Gaza. Israel 's Foreign Ministry on Sunday said it had helped the former soldier escape Brazil on a commercial flight after what it described as 'anti- Israel elements' sought an investigation last week.
The Hind Rajab Foundation, named for a 5-year-old Palestinian girl killed by Israel in Gaza, said Brazilian authorities had launched an investigation into the soldier after it filed a complaint based on video footage, geolocation data and photographs showing him taking part in the destruction of civilian homes. The foundation described the move as a 'pivotal step toward accountability for crimes committed in Gaza' during nearly 15 months of the war. Brazilian media reported on Saturday that the investigation was ordered by an on-call federal judge in Brazil's Federal District. The decision was issued on December 30 but first reported over the weekend. The Israeli army radio confirms that the Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs has facilitated Yuval Vagdani’s escape from Brazil, obstructing justice and undermining accountability for war crimes. Brazil and the global community must take a firm stand against this blatant evasion.… In a statement, HRF condemned the soldier's escape, accusing Israel of orchestrating his departure to obstruct justice. 'There are also indications that evidence is being destroyed,' the statement said. 'This is not only a scandal but an affront to Brazil's sovereignty and rule of law. Israel has employed similar tactics befor
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