Hind Rajab Foundation chief sues Israeli minister for ‘terrorist threats’
The Hind Rajab Foundation (HRF) says its chairman has filed a criminal complaint against an Israeli minister for “making terrorist threats against him.”
The Brussels-based pro-Palestine advocacy organization said in a statement on Tuesday that Dyab Abou Jahjah filed the complaint against Amichai Chikli.
The Israeli minister, according to the HRF, has “made terrorist threats against him, with the intent to intimidate him into halting his advocacy for justice in the Gaza Strip.”
The complaint argues that the threats constitute terrorism under Belgian law, asserting that Chikli is not immune from prosecution.
Earlier in the day, Chikli canceled his scheduled visit to the European Parliament in Brussels, amid fears of legal challenges facing Israeli officials traveling abroad over war crimes in Gaza.
Belgian authorities clarified that Chikli would not be granted diplomatic immunity since his trip was not official, as pro-Palestinian activists might attempt to secure an arrest warrant against him.
The HRF said Chikli's decision was an attempt to avoid “legal action,” and that they would continue their mission to “end impunity.”
'Watch your pager'
The organization said Chikli had previously issued a threatening message to Jahjah on X which read, “Hello to our human rights activist. Watch your pager.”
Jahjah condemned the move as “a blatant act of terrorism and incitement,” announcing plans to pursue legal action against Chikli.
The HRF, which has been pursuing justice for the Palestinian victims of the Israeli campaign of genocide in Gaza, has filed several complaints in various countries against Israelis who participated in the campaign.
It also filed a complaint with the International Criminal Court (ICC) against 1,000 Israeli soldiers.
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