The RCMP is investigating Canadian citizens potentially involved in clashes in Israel under the Crimes Against Humanity and War Crimes Act, prompting backlash from Jewish groups and raising concerns about political motivations behind such probes. Lt.-Col. (ret.) Maurice Hirsch argues that evidence for these investigations is weak, and there is an existing legal process in Israel for prosecuting soldiers who break laws, highlighting a lack of formal support for lower-ranking IDF soldiers facing foreign inquiries.
Explain It To Me Like I’m 5: The RCMP’s investigation into Canadian citizens involved in clashes in Israel has sparked backlash and accusations of political motivation, as foreign governments like Belgium and Brazil also pursue similar probes into their citizens who served in the IDF, raising concerns about the implications for accountability and international relations.
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