War crimes

Australian former soldier gets bail on Afghanistan war crime charges

Police arrested and charged Ben Roberts-Smith, 47, with five counts of war crimes last week over the murder of five unarmed Afghan civilians between 2009 and 2012.

Former Australian Defence Force soldier Ben Roberts-Smith's parents, Len and Sue Roberts-Smith, leave the Downing Centre Courts after Ben Roberts-Smith was granted bail in Sydney, Australia, April 17, 2026.
A member of Iranian militia forces (Basij) attends an anti-Israeli march in Tehran, Iran, January 10, 2025.

Iran's war crimes: Behind the IRGC's recruitment of 12-year-olds - analysis

 L to R: Iran Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and US President Donald Trump against backdrop of respective flags and missile strikes.

The moral barometer: Iran uses its people as live targets, as America values every life - opinion

A view of a residential building damaged by a strike in Tehran, Iran, March 23, 2026.

US strikes on Iran may constitute war crimes, international law experts announce


Ukraine demands access to Russia’s frozen $300b. Kyiv tells 'Post'

In an exclusive interview with The Jerusalem Post, Deputy Head of the Presidential Office Iryna Mudra outlined Kyiv’s strategy for securing compensation and ensuring justice for the victims of war.

 Tracers are seen in the night sky as Ukrainian servicemen fire at the drone during a Russian drone strike, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Kyiv, Ukraine February 21, 2025.

South Africa renews legal attacks on Israel as member of The Hague Group

The group is formed of representatives from South Africa, Belize, Cuba, Namibia, Bolivia, Honduras, Senegal, Colombia and Malaysia.

 SOUTH AFRICAN officials listen as the International Court of Justice rules, following South African accusations that the Israeli military operation in Gaza is a state-led genocide, in The Hague, in January.

IDF to publish major update on war crimes probes in coming weeks, may include WCK case - exclusive

The last significant update published by IDF on war crimes probes was in August after IDF Military Advocate General Maj. Gen. Yifat Tomer Yerushalmi first started to provide public updates in May.

 IDF MILITARY Advocate-General Maj.-Gen. Yifat Tomer Yerushalmi is the Israeli military’s chief lawyer and has the task of defending Israelis from accusations of war crimes.

Hind Rajab Foundation file complaint against Israeli soldier in Barcelona

"The actions of Sergeant A and his platoon demonstrate systematic violations of international humanitarian law, targeting civilians and protected infrastructure," HRF stated.

Hind Rajab Foundation complaint

Hind Rajab urge ICC to arrest Israeli-Druze head of COGAT for 'genocide'

"His presence in Rome provides Italian authorities with an opportunity to uphold international law by issuing an arrest warrant and ensuring his prosecution," HRF said.

Major General Ghassan Alian. July 30, 2013.

Bolsonaro explains how he closed war crimes case against IDF reservist in Brazil - interview

A joint online campaign spearheaded by the Israeli Diaspora Affairs Ministry and Bolsonaro led Brazilian authorities to announce they would not pursue the case.

 Brazilian politician and lawyer Eduardo Bolsonaro, son of Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro, speaks as he attends an interview with the media during the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in Mexico City, Mexico November 18, 2022.

Israelis should avoid traveling to these countries following Brazilian court incident

The Brazilian court's decision to investigate a complaint against an Israeli reservist on vacation is a step up in the legal battle waged by pro-Palestinian organizations against Israelis abroad.

 Ben Gurion Airport

Knesset to hold urgent meeting over Brazil's investigation into IDF soldier for 'war crimes'

The discussion follows the Brazilian authorities' demand to investigate an IDF soldier for alleged war crimes. The classified session is scheduled for 11:00 a.m.

 Committee Chairman Yuli Edelstein leads a Defense and Foreign Affairs Committee meeting at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem on May 8, 2024

Israeli flees Brazil to Argentina to avoid 'war crimes' arrest warrant

The HRF accused the Israeli soldier of "participating in massive demolitions of civilian homes in Gaza during a systematic campaign of destruction."

 Israel's military operates in the Gaza Strip during a temporary truce between Israel and Hamas, on November 27, 2023

US charges two Syrian intelligence officials with war crimes

This marks the first time the US has criminally prosecuted high-ranking Syrian officials for human rights abuses during Syria’s 13-year civil war.

 A tank that belonged to the Syrian Army is parked on a street in Damascus, Syria, December 8, 2024.