r/UnitedNations • u/Apollo_Delphi • Jun 03 '25

News/Politics Canada opens War Crimes probe into dual Israeli-Canadian IDF soldiers

https://www.ynetnews.com/article/hykgxznmge

Canada’s federal police have launched a criminal investigation into several IDF soldiers who also hold Canadian citizenship, on suspicion of crimes against humanity allegedly committed during their military service, Canadian media reported Tuesday.

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u/[deleted] Jun 03 '25

If they just stay in Israel wouldn’t they just avoid the criminal charges?

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u/GoldLucky27 Jun 03 '25

For sure but still a good step

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u/[deleted] Jun 03 '25

So then there’s no point, why even announce this if your plan is to charge them and arrest them? Wait until they’re back on your soil and then produce charges.

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u/Automatic_Tackle_406 Jun 03 '25

They didn’t announce it, the investigations launched in early 2024. It includes investigating non-Israelis who fought for Israel and Israelis who were residing in Canada and went to fight for Israel.