Arrest warrants against Israeli soldiers and leaders In October 2024, HRF submitted a complaint to the International Criminal Court (ICC), urging the swift issuance of warrants for Israeli Prime Minister
Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister
Yoav Gallant, holding them accountable for alleged war crimes in Gaza, as well as against the entire 749 Combat Engineering battalion of the
Israel Defense Forces (IDF). According to the organization's lawyer Haroon Raza, the group's goal is "to have everyone who is directly or indirectly responsible for
war crimes and
genocide in Gaza prosecuted and eventually behind bars". As of March 2025, the HRF has identified and submitted the names of 1,000 Israeli soldiers to the ICC, while also pursuing legal cases in several countries, including Argentina, Belgium, Brazil, Cyprus, France, Germany, Nepal, the Netherlands, Romania, Sri Lanka, Thailand, and the UK. On 3 May 2025, the HRF claimed that it had identified the commander of the battalion that had killed Hind as Lieutenant Colonel
Beni Aharon of the
401st Armored Brigade and filed a war crimes complaint against him with the
International Criminal Court.
Argentina The HRF filed a legal case against a platoon commander in the IDF Givati Brigade's Rotem Battalion (435) in Argentina on 2 January 2025, accusing him and his platoon of using prisoners as human shields, looting, and forcibly displacing civilians in Gaza. Prior to this, Brazilian authorities had initiated actions against hima following a complaint by the HRF. He reportedly fled Brazil to evade arrest.
Belgium In December 2024, the HRF filed a complaint with the Belgian government against Colonel Moshe Tetro, Israel's incoming military
attaché in Brussels, accusing him of responsibility for implementing a policy of starvation in Gaza, and of attacking hospitals. On 21 July 2025, following a complaint from the HRF, two Israeli soldiers attending the
Tomorrowland festival in Belgium were questioned by police and later released.
Brazil In January 2025, the HRF filed a case against an IDF soldier who was vacationing in Brazil at the time. The HRF accused him of demolishing a residential block in Gaza outside of combat. Facing potential arrest, the soldier fled to Argentina with help from the
Israeli Foreign Ministry, which facilitated his and his family's "quick and secure exit from Brazil." Subsequently, the HRF filed a legal case against him in Argentina.
Chile In December 2024, the HRF filed a complaint with Chile's Public Prosecutor's Office, calling for the arrest of an Israeli soldier and member of the Israeli Combat Engineering Battalion allegedly involved in genocide, crimes against humanity, and war crimes in Gaza. The HRF argued that Chile's commitment to the Rome Statute and its national laws obligates the country to prosecute such crimes. In response, the Metropolitan Regional Prosecutor's Office initiated an investigation. Hugo Gutiérrez, HRF's legal advisor, emphasized Chile's responsibility to act in accordance with international law. Local prosecutors cited video evidence from his Instagram account, showing him participating in the destruction of civilian infrastructure in Gaza, and "his role in the deliberate demolition of neighborhoods, cultural sites, and essential facilities".
Germany The HRF filed a complaint against a German-Israeli dual national and IDF tank commander in the Barak Brigade. The complaint alleges "the deliberate targeting of civilian infrastructure, indiscriminate shelling of residential neighborhoods, and the glorification of destruction in urban areas". However, the German prosecution did not open an investigation.
Italy HRF urged Italian authorities to arrest Israeli General
Ghassan Alian, head of COGAT (
Coordinator of Government Activities in the Territories), for alleged genocide and war crimes during his reported visit to Rome. The requests were submitted to the ICC and Italian authorities. The HRF accused him of enforcing Gaza;s total blockade post-October-2023, with the Foundation saying that he weaponized famine by cutting food, water, and medical supplies, as well as targeting hospitals and infrastructure. Italy had denied his inclusion in Foreign Minister
Gideon Saar's delegation, while Israel confirmed his visit had occurred separately. United Nations (UN) Special Rapporteur on the occupied Palestinian territories,
Francesca Albanese, writing on X (formerly Twitter), supported the HRF's efforts to hold Alian accountable for alleged war crimes. Noting his potential imminent departure from Italy, she described the need for stronger global legal networks to swiftly address suspects of international crimes.
Netherlands Following the
November 2024 riots in Amsterdam the HRF filed complaints against the
Maccabi Tel Aviv F.C. supporters for chanting genocidal slogans, such as "Fuck the Arabs", and "There are no schools in Gaza because there are no children left", which the Foundation described as genocidal rhetoric and incitement. HRF also filed complaints for vandalism of property including targeting of Palestinian symbols such as flags and assault on local citizens.
Portugal In July 2025, HRF filed a criminal complaint with Portuguese authorities against an Israeli sniper, urging his arrest for alleged war crimes committed during Israel's Gaza offensive. The NGO claims the sniper, affiliated with the Israeli army's 8114th Battalion, participated in unlawful killings of civilians, including during a ceasefire, and shared incriminating content on Instagram. Recently spotted in Lisbon, he is accused of involvement in the deadly "Netzarim corridor" operation. The Foundation called on Portugal to act under
universal jurisdiction principles, arguing that Portuguese authorities have the legal duty to detain war crimes suspects found on Portuguese territory.
Spain The HRF demanded a war crimes investigation and arrest for an Israeli sergeant of the
Givati Brigade under Spanish law and international treaties, including the
Geneva Conventions and the
Rome Statute. He was accused of genocide, crimes against humanity, and war crimes during the Gaza military operation, allegedly committed between January and March 2024. These include using civilian homes for military purposes, attacking UN marked schools with grenade launchers, demolishing civilian homes in Khan Yunis, and displacing thousands of Gazans. The complaint also implicates other platoon members.
Sri Lanka In December 2024, the HRF filed a complaint against an active-duty IDF soldier traveling in Sri Lanka, linking his social media posts to alleged war crimes in Gaza. The HRF notified the ICC and Interpol, and appealed to Sri Lankan authorities, demanding his arrest over the killing of a Palestinian civilian in Gaza. Following intervention by Israel authorities, the soldier left Sri Lanka.
Thailand In December 2024, the HRF formally requested Thai authorities detain an Israeli soldier who they accused of committing war crimes, including destroying civilian homes in Gaza and using a school for military purposes.
United Kingdom In April 2025, the HRF along with the Global Legal Action Network and
International Centre of Justice for Palestinians wrote to the
UK attorney general to apply for an arrest warrant for
Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar. This came after Sa'ar met with
UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy in London. HRF claims that Sa'ar is responsible for the
attack on Kamal Adwan hospital and the detention of
Hussam Abu Safiya. The British attorney general rejected the request. On 28 July 2025, the HRF filed a formal complaint with the War Crimes Unit of the British Metropolitan Police against the commander of
Shayetet 13, the Israeli naval special forces unit that led the seizure of the
Handala, a British-flagged aid ship. The complaint alleges that the vessel was intercepted in international waters, approximately 49 nautical miles off the coast of Gaza, while carrying unarmed civilians attempting to deliver humanitarian aid. The Foundation called for a criminal investigation into the operation and legal action against all Israeli military and government officials involved in authorizing or executing the raid. == Reactions ==