Israeli general treating Palestinians as “human animals” threatened with arrest
An Israeli major general is threatened with immediate arrest over his role in the regime’s genocide in Gaza Strip.
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Hind Rajab Foundation, an NGO that collects and documents evidences of war crime and crime against humanity by Israeli regime forces in Gaza has initiated legal proceedings against Ghassan Alian, currently in Rome.
HRF has filed cases with the International Criminal Court (ICC) and Italian authorities demanding the immediate arrest of Major General Ghassan Alian, Head of the Israeli government’s Coordinator of Government Activities in the Territories (COGAT).
They further stated,” Alian, who publicly referred to Palestinians in Gaza as “human animals,” has no immunity from prosecution.”
Alian played a pivotal role in supervising the policies implemented by Yoav Gallant and Benjamin Netanyahu, for which ICC has already issued arrest warrants for weaponizing famine and attacking civilian infrastructure through COGAT.
According to HRF, Alian as head of COGAT since April 2021, has overseen the administration of the West Bank and the long-standing blockade of Gaza.
Following October 7, 2023, he supervised and enforced a total siege on Gaza, cutting off essential resources such as food, water, electricity, and medical supplies. This deliberate policy of deprivation has led to mass starvation, civilian deaths, and the destruction of critical infrastructure, including hospitals.
They also highlight Alian’s statements, including the infamous declaration that “human animals must be treated as such,” demonstrate genocidal intent and a calculated effort to destroy the population of Gaza in whole or in part.
The HRF stresses that Italy, as a signatory to the Rome Statute, is obligated to act, as his presence in Rome provides Italian authorities with an opportunity to uphold international law by issuing an arrest warrant and ensuring his prosecution.
The Hind Rajab Foundation urged Italian authorities to act swiftly and decisively as the arrest of Major General Ghassan Alian would send a clear message that impunity for war crimes and crimes against humanity will not be tolerated.
