French Investigating Magistrate Issues Summonses to French-Israelis Over Allegations of Complicity in Genocide
In a significant development, a French investigating magistrate has issued summonses to two French-Israeli nationals over allegations that they tried to block the delivery of humanitarian aid to Gaza. Nili Kupfer-Naouri and Rachel Touitou, both dual citizens of France and Israel, are accused of complicity in genocide for their involvement with groups that obstructed and attacked aid convoys.
Kupfer-Naouri, who is a prominent pro-Israel activist, has been summoned to appear before the magistrate despite claiming that the investigation is "antisemitic madness". She had previously described the French investigation as a threat to her freedom, stating she would no longer be able to set foot in France. In contrast, Touitou described the charges as political persecution and claimed that her group's actions were "peacefully demonstrating" against Hamas.
The summonses mark a significant turning point in the investigation, which was initially filed by Palestinian rights groups Al-Haq, Al Mezan, and the Palestinian Centre for Human Rights last year. The French government has recognized the blocking of aid shipments as complicity in genocide, a move that is unprecedented in the country's history.
The case is the latest development in the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza, where Israel restricted aid shipments during the war, causing widespread hunger and famine. Israeli authorities have also faced criticism for their handling of the crisis, with allegations of war crimes and human rights abuses mounting against them.
French law enforcement agencies are now taking action against individuals who attempted to block or hinder the delivery of humanitarian aid to Gaza. The summonses issued to Kupfer-Naouri and Touitou reflect the growing international pressure on France to hold those responsible accountable for their actions.
The move has been welcomed by Palestinian rights groups, who say it marks an important step towards justice and accountability. The case is being closely monitored by human rights organizations and observers around the world.
In a significant development, a French investigating magistrate has issued summonses to two French-Israeli nationals over allegations that they tried to block the delivery of humanitarian aid to Gaza. Nili Kupfer-Naouri and Rachel Touitou, both dual citizens of France and Israel, are accused of complicity in genocide for their involvement with groups that obstructed and attacked aid convoys.
Kupfer-Naouri, who is a prominent pro-Israel activist, has been summoned to appear before the magistrate despite claiming that the investigation is "antisemitic madness". She had previously described the French investigation as a threat to her freedom, stating she would no longer be able to set foot in France. In contrast, Touitou described the charges as political persecution and claimed that her group's actions were "peacefully demonstrating" against Hamas.
The summonses mark a significant turning point in the investigation, which was initially filed by Palestinian rights groups Al-Haq, Al Mezan, and the Palestinian Centre for Human Rights last year. The French government has recognized the blocking of aid shipments as complicity in genocide, a move that is unprecedented in the country's history.
The case is the latest development in the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza, where Israel restricted aid shipments during the war, causing widespread hunger and famine. Israeli authorities have also faced criticism for their handling of the crisis, with allegations of war crimes and human rights abuses mounting against them.
French law enforcement agencies are now taking action against individuals who attempted to block or hinder the delivery of humanitarian aid to Gaza. The summonses issued to Kupfer-Naouri and Touitou reflect the growing international pressure on France to hold those responsible accountable for their actions.
The move has been welcomed by Palestinian rights groups, who say it marks an important step towards justice and accountability. The case is being closely monitored by human rights organizations and observers around the world.