DOJ takes a stand against war crimes in Ukraine. In Gaza war, it's been nearly silent
DOJ indicts Russian military personnel for war crimes in Ukraine, considering actions against Israel in Israel-Hamas conflict.
- Bilawal Riaz
- 1 min read
The U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland announced the Department of Justice’s indictment of four Russian military personnel for war crimes against a U.S. national in Ukraine, the first charges under the U.S. war crimes statute. This move follows the Department’s increased efforts to investigate and prosecute possible war crimes, particularly in conflicts involving Russia and Hamas. While there are calls to investigate Israel’s actions in the Israel-Hamas conflict for potential war crimes, challenges such as access to evidence and political considerations could hinder such investigations.Experts mention the involvement of U.S. citizens could simplify the decision to pursue cases involving close allies like Israel.