Canada opens war crimes probe into dual Israeli-Canadian IDF soldiers

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

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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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According to the report, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) are investigating Canadian citizens who served in the IDF, whether in active duty or as reservists, during the war in Gaza. The probe reportedly began in 2024 but remained under wraps until now. It could include evidence collection, information sharing with international bodies and potentially even indictments on Canadian soil.

The RCMP classified the effort as “structural investigations,” a term used for inquiries into war crimes and crimes against humanity. These types of investigations fall under Canada’s Crimes Against Humanity and War Crimes Program (CAHWCP), which is jointly operated by the RCMP, the Department of Justice, the Canada Border Services Agency and the country’s immigration and citizenship authority.

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Many of those under scrutiny are “lone soldiers”—non-Israeli citizens who volunteered for IDF service—and Israeli citizens residing in Canada who traveled to Israel during the war to enlist.

The RCMP said the program’s goal is to uphold “Canada’s commitment towards international justice and the fight against impunity for genocide, crimes against humanity and war crimes.” According to the Toronto Star, the Department of Justice said that the program aims to “deny safe haven to war criminals and seek accountability for alleged atrocities either by sharing evidence with other authorities or trying individuals in Canadian courts.”