HRF files complaint against Israeli reservist in Vietnam

The Hind Rajab Foundation (HRF) has lodged a criminal complaint with Vietnamese authorities against Israeli reservist Matan Jerafi, who is currently vacationing in the country. HRF alleges that Jerafi, who serves as the CEO of the Israeli NGO Im Tirtzu and a member of the 920th Infantry Battalion of the 769th Brigade, took part in the destruction of civilian infrastructure in Gaza between December 2023 and January 2024, and in Lebanon between October and November 2024.

Jerafi has publicly expressed views that have been condemned by HRF, stating that Gaza's civilians are "part of Hamas" and that there should be no "mercy" for them. Natacha Bracq, HRF's head of litigation, emphasized Vietnam's legal obligations under the Geneva Conventions and the Genocide Convention, stating that it is unacceptable for Jerafi to be vacationing in Vietnam after his involvement in the alleged genocide of Palestinians.

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