cross-posted from: https://lemmy.ml/post/33465948
Boom, Belgium — In what may become a turning point in the global pursuit of accountability, Belgian federal police have arrested and interrogated two Israeli soldiers credibly accused of war crimes in Gaza. The action came in response to an urgent legal complaint filed by the Hind Rajab Foundation and the Global Legal Action Network (GLAN) earlier this week.
The suspects were identified and arrested with a clear show of force at the Tomorrowland festival in Boom. After being taken into custody, they were formally interrogated and released. The Belgian Federal Prosecutor’s Office has confirmed that a criminal investigation is now underway.
Formally interrogated and released… to return to Israel where they will never be extradited from. Progress?
It seems to me that, since this is more than any other country has managed so far in terms of actual accountability, that yes, it’s progress.
Even if all they accomplish is making it harder or riskier for Israelis to travel, it’s a good thing.