Western nationals involved in Gaza conflict: What to know

Thousands of Western nationals have joined the Israeli military during its war in Gaza, with over 50,000 soldiers holding dual citizenship, predominantly from the US and Europe. As rights groups seek to prosecute foreign nationals for alleged war crimes in Gaza, data reveals that the most enlisted soldiers hold US passports, followed by French and Russian nationals. Dual citizens may face legal accountability under international law, regardless of their nationality, with precedents of prosecuting offenders in past conflicts. While no foreign nationals have been arrested for war crimes in Gaza, efforts are underway to hold them accountable through legal avenues.

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