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flag A Chilean court is examining a war crimes complaint against former Israeli sniper Rom Kovtun over Gaza 2024 actions, using social media evidence and universal jurisdiction.

flag A Chilean court is reviewing a criminal complaint against Rom Kovtun, a former Israeli army sniper, over alleged war crimes during Israel’s 2024 Gaza operations, including the siege of al-Shifa Hospital. flag Filed by the Hind Rajab Foundation, the case relies on social media evidence showing Kovtun in Chile with other former Israeli soldiers. flag Chile’s universal jurisdiction laws, based on the Rome Statute, allow prosecution of serious international crimes even when home countries like Israel are unwilling. flag The case, expected to take years, hinges on evidence from online posts and testimonies, with concerns about Kovtun potentially leaving before proceedings conclude.

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