Major General Ghassan Alian is responsible for administering the siege of Gaza, which Israeli officials have used to deliberately starve Palestinians
The Hind Rajab Foundation (HRF), a Belgium-based rights group, called on 13 January for Italian authorities to immediately arrest Israeli Major General Ghassan Alian for war crimes committed against Palestinians in Gaza.
According to HRF, Alian is currently in Rome, making this a “critical moment for justice.” The group has filed cases with the International Criminal Court (ICC) and Italian authorities, urging his immediate arrest under the Rome statute on charges of “genocide, crimes against humanity, and war crimes.”
As the Head of the Coordinator of Government Activities in the Territories (COGAT), Alian is responsible for administering the siege of Gaza, including cutting off the supply of water, food, and fuel just days after the war began.
On 10 October 2023, Alian said in an Arabic-language video message to the civilian population of Gaza that Israel was imposing a total blockade, “no electricity, no water, just damage.”
“You wanted hell, you will get hell,” he further stated, making his intent to target Palestinian civilians clear.
“Alian, who publicly referred to Palestinians in Gaza as 'human animals,' has no immunity from prosecution. Time is of the essence to ensure accountability for his actions,” the HRF said in a statement on its website. (more...)
🚨🚨 Breaking: HRF Calls for Immediate Arrest of IDF Major General Ghassan Alian who is currently in Rome.
— The Hind Rajab Foundation (@HindRFoundation) January 13, 2025
The #HindRajabFoundation (HRF) has filed cases with the ICC and informed Italian authorities demanding the immediate arrest of Major General Ghassan Alian, Head of COGAT,… pic.twitter.com/NMMi7yNsBZ
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