Benjamin Netanyahu: Israeli War Crimes
- Sylvia Rose
- Apr 6
- 5 min read
Updated: Apr 7
Benjamin Netanyahu, the Prime Minister of Israel, faces serious accusations of war crimes. These arise from Israel's genocidal military actions in the Gaza Strip and other Palestinian regions.
War Crimes
The term "war crimes" includes grave breaches of the laws of war, such as attacks on civilians and disproportionate use of force. Gaza operations led by Netanyahu's government face widespread condemnation.
War crimes under the Geneva Convention include Israeli actions such as targeting schools and hospitals. Israeli forces attack the Red Cross, execute aid workers and kill journalists.
War crimes include forced marches and displacements as well as military attacks on refugee camps, people complying with Israeli orders to vacate regions, and food lines.
Up to 100 children a day are killed in Gaza as Israel targets schools backed up with AI equipment for direct hits. Israel continues to blockade critical supplies along with its ally, Egypt.
The blockades prevent anyone leaving the "open air prison' of Gaza Strip, a tiny piece of property 40 km long and averaging 10 km wide.
According to Human Rights Watch and Amnesty International, as well as on-the-scene reporters and witnesses, Israeli strikes cause thousands of civilian deaths. European Union issues an arrest warrant for Netanyahu.
Despite this, arrest of a public figure brings a vast array of legal and political complexities. Countries often ignore such warrants, especially when leaders maintain strong diplomatic relationships.
In 2025 Hungarian leader Viktor Mihály Orbán quits the ICC (International Criminal Court) to welcome long-time ally Netunyahu with open arms. To visit the US, Netanyahu's plane reroutes to avoid European airspace.
Israel doesn't recognize the ICC and creating a tangled legal framework should the weak threat of an arrest actually become an action. The EU's position on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict is often divided.
While the EU generally supports a two-state solution and criticizes settlement expansion, individual member states hold varying views.
The recent military attack on ambulances, dragging medics out and shooting them execution style, horrifies most of the world, except the instigators and their sadistic supporters.
Hamas, a military group in Gaza, forms in the 20th century and is at the forefront of the fight for Palestinian rights. Labeled terrorist organization, Hamas is given as the reason for civilian attacks in Gaza.
However, the widespread terror and destruction wreaked by Israel is genocide, Hamas or no Hamas. This is proven by massive attacks on civilians in times of worship, in homes and public spaces.
Despite a warrant for his arrest by the European Union, Netanyahu continues to navigate international diplomacy. He cultivates strong ties with the US, who supply weapons to Israel, and Hungary.
Since 2010, human rights groups such as Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch raise concerns for the status of human rights in Hungary under the rule of Viktor Orbán and the Fidesz party.
Corruption is widespread. The Hungarian government is accused of ruling through an increasingly powerful executive.
This happens in response to the COVID-19 pandemic in March 2020. The government gives emergency powers to the executive, granting it wide latitude in ruling by decree.
These powers are renewed several times afterward. They're used to restrict civil liberties outside the reach of public health
The US has recently increased its efforts to support Israel, including performing a war show in the Red Sea and killing civilians in Yemen, despite questionable claims of aiming at Houthi targets.
The Yemeni Houthis blockade the Red Sea in support of Gaza Palestinians. The US support Israel in attacking the Houthis, as the Red Sea is a major seaway for oil and other commercial vessels.
In the US a Zionist group informs on "anti-Semitic" and "pro-Palestine" individuals, causing their arrest or deportation. Meanwhile, protests erupt worldwide against actions in Gaza.
In the US these are supplemented by angry uprisings against attempted governmental control. For instance, the current president and "advisor" indulge in mass federal firings and deportation of legal immigrants.
Attempts to buy off votes for judges are well documented in the media. Cuts to social security and other educational, judicial, legal and health institutions continue to mount.
Historical Context: Israeli-Palestinian Conflict
Israeli-Palestinian conflicts go back to ancient history. The modern wars arise in the mid-20th century. Tensions grow over territorial disputes, national identities, and long-held grievances.
Establishment of the State of Israel 1948 causes displacement of over 700,000 Palestinians. This continues to affect millions today who seek recognition, rights, and independence.
According to the UN, over 5 million Palestinian refugees live in different countries seeking a resolution to their status. Netanyahu's administration takes a hardline stance against perceived threats to Israeli security.
Support from United States & Hungary
Collaboration with the US
Collaboration with the US reflects the historically strong alliance between the two countries. This relationship is characterized by significant military and financial aid, intelligence sharing, and diplomatic support.
The Biden administration expresses concerns about certain Israeli policies, while reaffirming its commitment to Israel's security. The president in 2025 re-affirms his alliance with Israel, supplying weapons and sending warboats.
While the US is the biggest weapons supporter of Israel, Germany moves in on the action by supplying arms worth over $100 million USD in 2024. Later it condemns the attacks on Gaza.
Relationship with Hungary
Israel's relationship with Hungary has strengthened under leadership of Viktor Orbán. The relationship is characterized by increased economic cooperation, political alignment on and mutual support in international forums.
Hungary has often been a vocal supporter of Israel within the EU. It often diverges from the broader EU consensus on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Critics point to concerns about Hungary's human rights record and other factors.
Global Protests Call for Accountability
As reports emerge detailing the humanitarian crisis, public sentiment leads to massive protests advocating for Palestinian rights. Protests grow globally.
Growing discontent voices civil society's frustration with the lack of effective international response. Activists are increasingly calling for actions such as targeted sanctions against Israeli officials and genuine support for Palestinian statehood.
The use of AI in weaponry helps Israel target vulnerable areas. Troops make no pretense at aiming for Hamas sites. A recent protest at the Microsoft 50th Anniversary in front of bigwigs Bill Gates and execs, gets attention.
Netanyahu's administration attempts to shape a different narrative. He promotes a self-defense message while downplaying the humanitarian cost of his military actions.
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