Anti-Israel Foundation Accuses Israeli Doctors of Torture at ICC

The anti-Israel Hind Rajab Foundation has filed a complaint with the International Criminal Court (ICC) prosecutor, accusing the Israel Medical Association, senior doctors, and officials from the Health and Defense Ministries of involvement in the torture and abuse of Palestinian detainees. The complaint specifically alleges that medical teams were forced to treat detainees who were handcuffed and blindfolded at the Sde Teiman facility since October 7, 2023, and that restrictions were placed on transferring them to civilian hospitals. The foundation claims that at least 29 detainees died at the facility by November 2025 due to physical violence or medical neglect. The complaint accuses the involved parties of war crimes, crimes against humanity, and genocide. Among those named are Prof. Zion Hagay, president of the Israel Medical Association, and CEO Leah Vagner. Israeli officials have previously characterized the foundation's activities as part of a legal and propaganda campaign against Israel, aimed at deterring IDF soldiers from traveling abroad and exerting international pressure. Israel contends that much of the organization's published material is based on social media posts presented in a biased manner. The Hind Rajab Foundation, named after a Palestinian child killed during the Gaza war, has become prominent in efforts to identify IDF soldiers abroad and file criminal complaints against them in various countries. According to the foundation, it has filed over 90 complaints in approximately 30 countries, though these have rarely led to significant procedural actions, convictions, or indictments.