Immediate Arrest Demanded for Israeli President Yitzhak Herzog During Upcoming Holland Visit

Next week, President Yitzhak Herzog of Israel is expected to visit The Netherlands, a visit that comes under the heavy shadow of the ongoing Gaza genocide. Mr. Haroon Raza, representing the #March30Movement, has lodged a detailed complaint highlighting President Herzog’s pivotal role in fostering a climate conducive to genocide in Gaza. The accusations stem from President Herzog's direct and indirect contributions to systematic atrocities against the Palestinian population, effectively breaching international humanitarian and criminal laws.

​Next week, President Yitzhak Herzog of Israel is expected to visit The Netherlands, a visit that comes under the heavy shadow of the ongoing Gaza genocide. Mr. Haroon Raza, representing the #March30Movement, has lodged a detailed complaint highlighting President Herzog’s pivotal role in fostering a climate conducive to genocide in Gaza. The accusations stem from President Herzog's direct and indirect contributions to systematic atrocities against the Palestinian population, effectively breaching international humanitarian and criminal laws.

The complaint outlines President Herzog's actions and inactions that significantly contributed to the alarming conditions in Gaza. The complaint refers to Herzog's public statements, which arguably dehumanize the Gazan people and justify disproportionate military actions, hence creating an enabling environment for large-scale violence and potential genocide. The argument leans heavily on international law, particularly Article 25 of the Rome Statute, which outlines the legal grounds for complicity in international crimes, including genocide and crimes against humanity.

The complaint underscores the severe humanitarian situation resulting from the Israeli military operations initiated under Herzog's administration, detailing the indiscriminate killing of civilians, including thousands of children, the massive destruction of homes, and the obliteration of essential civil infrastructure, from water supplies to hospitals and schools.

This legal action is grounded in the broader context of documented violations by Israel, reported by reputable organizations like Amnesty International, Human Rights Watch, B'Tselem, and UNRWA. These include, but are not limited to, the deliberate targeting of non-military sites such as religious buildings, residential areas, and educational institutions; the use of civilians as human shields; and the blockading of essential goods leading to widespread starvation and suffering.

In light of the compelling evidence and the impending visit of President Herzog to Holland, The complaint urges Dutch authorities to undertake immediate legal action, invoking the Netherlands' jurisdiction over such international crimes. The complaint calls for President Herzog's arrest upon entry into Dutch territory, aiming to hold him accountable for his critical role in the ongoing humanitarian catastrophe, war crimes and genocide in Gaza.