War crimes

Iran warned that locations used as launch points for US attacks are 'legitimate targets' and accused the US of violating a ceasefire agreement by attacking its transportation and shipping infrastructure, calling it a grave war crime.

A book about the Holocaust was canceled after the author refused his editor's demand to include criticisms of Israel's actions in Gaza and the Trump-led US's migrant policies involving 'concentration-style prisons'.

Iran condemned German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul's accusation that Tehran mined the Strait of Hormuz. Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baqai called the claim a 'grotesque distortion of reality' and accused Germany of participating in 'the crime of aggression' and war crimes against Iranians.

Hind Rajab Foundation filed a complaint in Italy against an Israeli man for alleged Gaza war crimes, citing his social media posts as evidence of public endorsement of demolition operations. The foundation has previously filed complaints against IDF soldiers abroad.

The UN Human Rights Office in the Occupied Palestinian Territory condemned the extrajudicial execution of a Palestinian man accused of collaborating with Israeli forces by a group affiliated with Hamas. The agency highlighted a broader pattern of unlawful killings and abuses by Gaza de facto authorities and pro-Hamas security forces against Palestinians accused of collaboration or working with armed elements allegedly backed by Israel.

A Ukrainian man has been charged with war crimes in connection with the Nord Stream pipeline explosions. The incident involved a leak from Nord Stream 2, as documented by the Swedish Coast Guard on Sept. 28, 2022.

A Democratic lawmaker supports an amendment to stop US military aid to Israel, citing concerns over war crimes in Gaza and involvement in a war with Iran. The amendment, introduced by a Republican representative, would cancel $3.3bn in annual aid and remove funding for Israel in the State Department appropriations bill.

The Hind Rajab Foundation filed a complaint with the US Justice Department seeking prosecution of Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir for alleged war crimes, genocide, and incitement to genocide. The complaint cites mistreatment of Palestinian detainees, including starvation, beatings, and denial of medical care, and references deaths in Israeli custody between October 2023 and August 2025.

Lundin Oil executives are accused of complicity in war crimes. The charges relate to their alleged involvement in activities linked to conflict zones.

ICC judges have filed a lawsuit against Trump, claiming sanctions imposed on them are unlawful. They argue the sanctions aim to punish and influence the ICC's decisions on cases involving the US and Israel.

The UN reports that the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in Sudan have systematically used rape and sexual slavery as weapons of war since 2023, with 87% of verified incidents attributed to the RSF and allied groups. The OHCHR documented 546 verified cases affecting 838 victims across 16 states, concluding these acts may constitute crimes against humanity.

An Israeli army reservist, Eitan Gilboa, accused of war crimes by the Hind Rajab Foundation, appears to have fled India after a complaint was filed with Indian authorities. The allegations involve his alleged role in the demolition of residential areas in Gaza, documented in social media posts.

The article claims the UN is downplaying a potential genocide in Ukraine by reclassifying it as 'war crimes' and 'crimes against humanity,' avoiding examination of 'intent' and provisions specific to children. It suggests political pressure and power struggles within the UN are influencing this reclassification.

A United Nations report states that militants and police units in Gaza publicly beat, maimed, and executed dozens of Palestinians during Hamas' war with Israel, which are considered war crimes.

A criminal complaint has been filed in Nairobi seeking the prosecution of members of Sudan's Rapid Support Forces (RSF) over alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity. The case is under a universal jurisdiction bid.

Nearly 140 Labour MPs in the UK have called for a ban on trade with illegal Israeli settlements. The move follows accusations by a Labour MP named Streeting that another MP, Starmer, has ignored war crimes in Gaza.

Pauline Hanson of One Nation expressed respect for Ben Roberts-Smith at a rally, comparing his war crimes prosecution to her 2003 electoral fraud case overturned later. Around 100 supporters gathered in Brisbane, with the organizer urging an 'army of civilians' to back Roberts-Smith.

France has initiated a 'war crimes' investigation into Israel's handling of Gaza activists. French activists involved in a Gaza-bound aid flotilla allege Israeli forces subjected them to abuse and torture.

Rashida Tlaib's resolution regarding Lebanon war powers was defeated with Democratic support. Tlaib accused Israel of conducting an 'ethnic cleansing campaign' and called for Congressional intervention to stop a 'war crime.'

A Belgian NGO is urging India to arrest an Israeli reservist over alleged war crimes, citing social media videos as evidence. The Hind Rajab Foundation is using videos made by Eitan Gilboa as part of their case.

A Special Forces officer who oversaw secret SAS missions is accused of altering a document related to potential war crimes. The document is described as 'damning' in the context of these missions.

Hungarian lawmakers voted to remain a member of the International Criminal Court (ICC), reversing a prior decision by former Prime Minister Viktor Orbán to withdraw. The vote, led by newly elected leader Péter Magyar, aimed to prevent Hungary from becoming the only EU member state not recognizing the ICC's jurisdiction over war crimes and genocide.

The federal government’s special investigator for war crimes allegations and the Australian Federal Police have requested the anti-corruption commission to investigate media leaks regarding the arrest of Ben Roberts-Smith, a Victoria Cross recipient facing five war crime murder charges. Roberts-Smith was arrested at Sydney airport on 7 April over allegations of killing unarmed civilians during his service in Afghanistan.

World leaders and foreign ministers condemned Russia's massive missile and drone attack on Kyiv, labeling the targeting of residential and cultural sites as war crimes and state terrorism. Western allies including Canada, Finland, Moldova, and the Baltic states explicitly made these accusations.

Radovan Mladic, a convicted war criminal, is 84 years old and serving a life sentence for genocide, war crimes, and crimes against humanity during the Bosnian War (1992-95). His lawyers are seeking his release from jail as he is close to death.

Radovan Mladic, a convicted war criminal, is reportedly close to death, with his lawyers seeking his release from a life sentence for genocide, war crimes, and crimes against humanity committed during the 1992-95 Bosnian war.

Rep. Seth Moulton accused Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth of war crimes during an interview on CNN's 'Erin Burnett OutFront,' citing the Iran war and U.S. military strikes on alleged drug runners as context. Moulton, a House Democrat, explicitly stated Hegseth's guilt in the matter.

Lebanon's Prime Minister accused Israel of committing war crimes after an attack killed three rescue workers. President Joseph Aoun stated that Israel is violating international laws protecting civilians and humanitarian workers.

The UK has shut down a Foreign Office unit responsible for tracking potential Israeli violations, including possible war crimes, due to funding cuts. The project's closure has raised concerns about reduced oversight of international conflicts.

Lebanon's prime minister accused Israel of committing war crimes following Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) airstrikes that targeted a journalist and attacked Red Cross vehicles, preventing rescuers from reaching the site. The attacks disrupted humanitarian efforts and escalated tensions between the two nations.

Lebanon's prime minister accused Israel of committing war crimes following Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) attacks on Red Cross vehicles, which also prevented rescuers from reaching the site of a journalist killed in an air strike.

An extremist rabbi known for bulldozing Palestinian homes in Gaza, Avraham Zarbiv, will light a torch at Israel’s independence day celebration, a decision criticized by human rights groups as endorsing ethnic cleansing and war crimes. Zarbiv was among 14 individuals honored for 'extraordinary contribution to society and the state,' including a scientist, chef, and security personnel.

Rabbi Avraham Zarbiv, accused of war crimes for filming himself demolishing Palestinian buildings in Gaza while reciting religious verses, has been selected for Israel's national celebration. The incident highlights tensions between religious figures and international legal concerns.

Fox News contributor Jonathan Turley criticized Democrats for transforming impeachment into a 'circus' and undermining constitutional norms through their push to oust Pete Hegseth. House Democrats filed six articles of impeachment against Hegseth, accusing him of war crimes, unauthorized military actions, and obstructing congressional oversight. The Pentagon dismissed the move as a 'charade' by Democrats.

Former Australian soldier Ben Roberts-Smith has been granted bail in a case involving alleged war crimes in Afghanistan, where he is accused of murdering five people.

An Israeli airstrike in Saksakieh village, Lebanon, killed 11-year-old Jawad Younes and his cousin, along with other children, while targeting Hezbollah-linked family members. The attack sparked accusations of war crimes due to civilian casualties, with Israel citing targeted strikes against militants.

A Connecticut woman and naturalized U.S. citizen from Bosnia and Herzegovina was sentenced to 30 months in prison for naturalization fraud. She obtained U.S. citizenship through false statements despite allegedly committing torture and war crimes in Bosnia. The case highlights immigration enforcement against those who misrepresent their backgrounds to gain citizenship.

The article alleges that Burkina Faso's government is committing war crimes by killing more civilians than jihadists during counterterrorism operations. It highlights the disproportionate civilian casualties compared to the jihadist threat.

Ben Roberts-Smith, once an Australian war hero, will face trial for alleged war crimes committed in Afghanistan.

Two former high-ranking Syrian government intelligence officials under Bashar al-Assad have been criminally charged with war crimes, including conspiracy to commit cruel and inhuman treatment of civilian detainees, including U.S. citizens, during the Syrian civil war. The unsealed indictment represents legal accountability for alleged atrocities committed against civilians during the conflict.