Hind Rajab pursues a new occupation soldier in Austria (watch)

The Hind Rajab Foundation filed a criminal lawsuit in Austria against the occupation soldier, Yonatan Akriv, on charges of committing war crimes, crimes against humanity, and acts within the genocide in the Gaza Strip. The foundation indicated that the lawsuit was filed after confirming Akriv's presence in Austrian territory, which places Austria before its obligations under international law to investigate those suspected of committing serious crimes while in its jurisdiction. According to the lawsuit, the foundation provided evidence of Akriv's participation in Battalion 8717 Alon of the occupation army, which specialized in the systematic destruction of infrastructure and homes of residents in the Gaza Strip.

Diab Abu Jahjah, Director General of the Hind Rajab Foundation, said, "Across Europe, we are witnessing a growing gap between legal obligations and political reluctance. By filing this lawsuit in Austria, we are narrowing this gap."

Diab Abu Jahjah added, "Our resolve is clear. 2026 must become a year of justice for the victims of genocide in Gaza, not another year in which perpetrators enjoy impunity."

The Hind Rajab Foundation was established in 2024, named after the martyred Palestinian child Hind Rajab, who was executed by the occupation, along with her family, with hundreds of bullets from tanks, while they were displaced searching for a safe place in Gaza City, in the Tal al-Hawa area in January 2024.