Month: October 2025

A human rights group has launched an attempt to mount a private prosecution alleging British citizens unlawfully went to fight for Israel. An application to a magistrates court for a summons against a named individual was lodged on Monday. The highly unusual prosecution is being brought by the International Centre for Justice for Palestinians (ICJP). The …

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Shafaq News/ A website tracking dual citizens who have served in the Israeli military was launched by Canadian journalist David Mastarachi, pressuring the government to prevent Canadians from enlisting. The platform, “Search for Israeli Army Soldiers,” compiles publicly available information on Canadian-Israeli nationals who have joined the Israeli army. Mastarachi, opinion editor at The Maple, …

Read more “Identities revealed: database exposes dual citizens in Israeli army”

That this House condemns Israel’s actions in Gaza, which have brought about mass civilian casualties, the destruction of most non-military infrastructure, the displacement of 1.9 million people and a man-made humanitarian crisis now classified as a famine; acknowledges that, as part of its obligations under the 1948 Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the …

Read more “Obligations under the Genocide Convention towards British dual nationals”

Thai authorities have expressed growing frustration over the influx of foreign nationals, particularly Israelis, who enter the country as tourists, overstay their visas, and engage in business activities, including ventures deemed illegal by local law. In one recent case, several young Israelis were arrested at a villa in Ban Sri Thanu on the island of Koh Phangan, known for …

Read more “Thai authorities crack down on Israeli visa overstays, illegal work”

When it comes to popular travel destinations for Israelis, Thailand leads at an unprecedented level. From the beginning of the year until now, an unprecedented 254,212 Israelis have entered the kingdom—a 59% increase compared to approximately 160,000 during the same period last year. The numbers reveal something profound about the Israeli connection to Thailand. Read …

Read more “Everyone is traveling there: 250,000 Israelis have reached their favorite spot”

The 240-page report was submitted on April 7, 2025 to the United Kingdom Metropolitan Police (Met) war crimes unit on behalf of the Gaza-based Palestinian Centre for Human Rights (PCHR) and the UK-based Public Interest Law Centre (PILC). “We know that many – as many as hundreds – are participating in the Gaza war with the Israeli …

Read more “Dual nationals accused of war crimes in Gaza”

Brits can now be prosecuted under UK law for the first time for serving in the Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) in Gaza and the West Bank, legal professionals have confirmed.  British nationals and dual nationals who have travelled to Gaza to fight on behalf of Israel since the UK’s recognition of the state of Palestine …

Read more “Brits Serving in Israeli Military Could Get Prison Time”

Senior Israeli Defence Force (IDF) officials have announced that around 130,000 reservists will take part in Israel’s planned military operation to take over Gaza City. Fighting is expected to continue well into 2026. The first set of 40,000–50,000 reservists are due to show up for duty on September 2. Our research, to be published in a forthcoming book, shows …

Read more “Israel’s call-up of 130,000 reservists raises legal risks for dual citizens and their home countries”

Fifteen Turkish activists returning from the Global Sumud Flotilla have alleged abuse by Turkish-speaking Israeli soldiers and urged Ankara to revoke the citizenship of dual nationals serving in Israel’s army, the state-run Anadolu news agency reported on Tuesday. The Global Sumud Flotilla, organized by international pro-Palestinian groups, set sail in early October to symbolically deliver …

Read more “Flotilla activists say Israeli troops spoke Turkish, urge revoking citizenship of dual nationals in IDF”

Former Australian Human Rights Commissioner Chris Sidoti urged the government to investigate and prosecute those involved in the Gaza war and warned that Australia shares responsibility if its components are used in Israeli F-35 jets bombing Gaza. @PressTV