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Prosecutors in Rome have opened a criminal investigation against Israel’s Defence Minister Yoav Katz, IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi, and senior military officials over allegations of torture and abduction related to Gaza flotilla operations. The investigation was launched following a complaint filed by 50 Italian citizens who participated in two Gaza-bound flotilla missions.

This represents an escalation in legal proceedings against Israeli military and political leadership in foreign jurisdictions. The investigation encompasses allegations related to flotilla interception operations, suggesting potential violations of international humanitarian law according to Italian prosecutors.

The case underscores growing international legal pressure on Israeli officials regarding conduct in Gaza operations, with multiple countries pursuing accountability mechanisms through their domestic courts.

Sources: Ynet, Walla, www.israelhayom.co.il, Times of Israel, Jerusalem Post

Update 18:02: Expansion of existing investigation first reported in June