 Elisha Livman during his participation in the Gaza Genocide [Brussels, November 18, 2024] – The Hind Rajab Foundation (HRF) is actively investigating reports from journalistic sources of a possible detention in Cyprus related to Elisha Livman, an Israeli reserve officer accused of war crimes in Gaza. Despite this development, Livman managed to flee Cyprus with direct assistance from the Israeli state, according to the Israeli newspaper Israel Hayom. This brazen intervention is a stark example of state-sponsored impunity, undermining international law and obstructing justice. The HRF, which filed a formal complaint with Cypriot authorities, provided extensive evidence against Livman, including video footage showing him setting fire to a civilian home and property in Gaza while declaring, "We will not stop until we burn all of Gaza." This evidence, paired with his statements, underscores Livman’s genocidal intent and clear violations of the Geneva Conventions and the Rome Statute.
"War Criminals Cannot Evade Justice Forever" The Hind Rajab Foundation strongly condemns Livman’s escape, orchestrated with the direct involvement of the Israeli state. “This is not just an obstruction of justice; it is a deliberate attempt to shield a war criminal from accountability,” said Dyab Abou Jahjah, spokesperson for the Hind Rajab Foundation. “Israel’s actions defy international norms and embolden perpetrators of atrocities.” The Foundation maintains that Cyprus retains full jurisdiction over this case, and the investigation into Livman is ongoing. HRF is determined to secure an arrest warrant and ensure that Livman, and others like him, cannot evade justice indefinitely. Global Efforts to Hold War Criminals Accountable This case highlights the HRF’s broader mission to pursue justice against war criminals worldwide. In addition to the Livman case, the Foundation is actively working on an investigation in the United Kingdom involving an Israeli demolition contractor accused of war crimes. The contractor, who recently visited the UK for a wedding, is under scrutiny for his involvement in the destruction of civilian homes in Gaza. “War criminals cannot roam the world freely as if their actions bear no consequences,” said Abou Jahjah. “Livman escaped this time with the help of the Israeli state. The next war criminal may not be so fortunate.” Hind Rajab: A Symbol of Accountability Named after 5-year-old Hind Rajab who was killed by Israel after being trapped for hours in a car, the Hind Rajab Foundation is dedicated to turning victimhood into a force for justice. The Foundation is unrelenting in its efforts to dismantle the culture of impunity that allows war criminals to avoid prosecution. “This is not just about Livman or any individual; it is about ensuring that justice prevails and that the legal order is respected,” said Abou Jahjah. “The name Hind Rajab will stand as a beacon for victims and a testament to the global fight for accountability.” Next Steps The Hind Rajab Foundation will continue working with Cypriot authorities to ensure that Livman faces justice, regardless of his escape. The Foundation urges all nations to honor their international obligations under the Geneva Conventions and the Rome Statute by prosecuting war criminals who enter their territories. Comments are closed.
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PERPETRATORS
A perpetrator of war crimes or crimes against humanity is an individual who directly engages in, orders, or facilitates acts that constitute serious violations of international humanitarian law .
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