Morocco is preparing to prosecute an Israeli soldier on charges of war crimes allegedly committed during military operations in Gaza, Middle East Monitor reports on September 19th. The news was initially reported by Morocco World News. A court in Rabat has agreed to hear a lawsuit filed by a group of Moroccan lawyers. The case was initiated after the soldier visited Marrakech following his involvement in Israel’s military campaign in Gaza.

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Moche Avichzer faces accusations of participating in human rights violations during Israeli military operations in Gaza, where over 41,000 Palestinians were reportedly killed. Analysts warn that the trial could put a strain on Morocco’s relations with Israel, which were normalized in 2020 and have since involved military cooperation agreements. Human rights organizations have urged the international community to hold Israeli military personnel accountable for alleged war crimes, suggesting that Morocco’s legal action could set a significant precedent for such efforts.

Middle East Monitor, Morocco World News