Sweden opens investigations after receiving more than 700 reports of war crimes in Gaza.

The Swedish police's war crimes investigation team revealed that it has received more than 700 reports of war crimes since the outbreak of the war in Gaza. These reports came from individuals and organizations, prompting Swedish authorities to open several investigations into these cases.

Irina Dvygon, the head of the prosecution team assigned to investigate these crimes, clarified that most of the reports include accusations against individuals present in the area, in addition to reports concerning prominent leaders. This reflects Sweden's interest in investigating potential violations that may have been committed during the conflict.

Dvygon added that prosecutors are paying special attention to testimonies from individuals connected to Sweden who were at the scene or possess direct evidence. These testimonies are considered vital in building strong legal cases.

Dvygon points out that similar investigations were previously conducted regarding crimes committed in Syria, which included violations such as torture, sexual violence, and ethnic cleansing. The common factor in these investigations is a connection to Sweden, whether through the complainant, the suspect, or the victims.

The organized international crimes unit of the public prosecutor's office is working to gather testimonies and documents that can be used in the future before Swedish courts or courts of other countries or international bodies such as the International Criminal Court. This effort reflects Sweden's commitment to international justice.

Dvygon emphasized the importance of collecting testimonies early, as this enhances their reliability and makes their documentation critically important. This approach can contribute to achieving justice for the victims and holding the perpetrators accountable.