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Yuval Vagdani was subject of probe for allegedly filming himself destroying residential building in Gaza; says having to flee Brazil 'felt a little like a bullet in the heart' The post IDF soldier who escaped war crimes investigation in Brazil arrives in Israel appeared first on The Times of Israel.

In a case that has sparked outcry in Israel and praise elsewhere, a soldier vacationing in Brazil fled the country after a judge ordered federal police to pursue an investigation in response to a legal filing accusing the soldier of war crimes in Gaza.

Israel’s military has announced new media engagement rules for its members after a Brazilian court ordered an investigation into war crime allegations against a soldier visiting the country.

On that occasion, Brazil was represented by its ambassador to the UN, Sergio Danese. Itamaraty insisted on its commitment to the two-state solution, with Palestine and Israel living together in ...

An Israeli soldier accused of committing war crimes in Gaza has fled Brazil where he was vacationing when the case was brought against him in the South American country.

This case raises the possibility of Israeli soldiers facing prosecution abroad. Israel denies international war crime accusations, asserting its operations in Gaza adhere to international law.View on

The Israeli citizen fled Brazil after a criminal investigation was opened into his alleged "war crimes" in the Gaza Strip, which was requested by the Palestinian organization Hind Rajab Foundation (HRJ). Last week, the organization filed a lawsuit against another soldier who, according to them, is located in Argentina.

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“A terrorist support organisation that kills, rapes, and kidnaps the elderly, women, children, and even babies, acting with political intent, has harmed the lives of thousands of Brazilians. Unfortunately, the Brazilian Judiciary did not halt this grave damage more swiftly.

Yuval Vagdani, IDF soldier who was wanted in Brazil for committing war crimes in Gaza, lands in Israel: 'I won't go back there, I hope you all learn from my mistakes.'

Israel’s Foreign Ministry said it had facilitated the departure of a former Israeli soldier from Brazil after legal action was initiated against him for war crimes in the Gaza Strip. The action was confirmed on Sunday by the Israeli army radio.