Rome Prosecutors Investigate Israeli Defense Minister Katz and IDF Chief Zamir Over Gaza Flotillas
Translated & summarized from NEWSru Israel by baba
Rome prosecutors have launched an investigation into Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz and IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir, along with 12 other officials, over alleged mistreatment of participants on Gaza-bound flotillas. The probe, initiated by complaints from 50 Italian citizens detained in 2025 and 2026, includes suspicions of torture and kidnapping. Israel denies the charges, with the Prison Service asserting detainees' rights were upheld. Similar investigations are ongoing in other European nations.
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- Rome prosecutors are investigating Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz and IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir.
- The investigation concerns alleged mistreatment of participants on Gaza-bound flotillas in 2025 and 2026.
- Suspicions include torture, kidnapping, assault, robbery, and property damage.
- The probe was prompted by complaints from 50 detained Italian citizens.
- Israel has denied all accusations, stating detainees' rights were respected.
- Similar investigations are being conducted in other European countries.
Rome prosecutors announced on Friday, October 16, that Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz and IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir are among those now suspected in a case involving alleged mistreatment of participants on flotillas bound for Gaza. The investigation, initially focused on National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, has expanded to include Katz, Ben-Gvir, and 12 other high-ranking officials from the army, police, and prison service. The Italian prosecution is investigating suspicions of torture, kidnapping, assault, robbery, and property damage related to the interception of the Global Sumud Flotilla by Israeli forces during two voyages in September-October 2025 and April-May 2026. The probe was initiated following complaints from 50 Italian citizens detained by Israeli authorities after these voyages. Israel has denied the accusations. The Prison Service stated that detainees were held lawfully, their basic rights were respected, and they received necessary medical care. In June, Italian prosecutors had requested legal assistance from Israel to clarify the events and identify responsible parties, but it is unknown if a response was received. The prosecution has also consulted with Eurojust, as similar investigations concerning the same flotillas are underway in other European countries.
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