‘Criminal complaints’ filed against Israeli President Herzog in Switzerland
Al Jazeera
Swiss prosecutor confirmed the filing but would not reveal details about the nature and number of the complaints.
Israeli President Isaac Herzog is the subject of criminal complaints during his visit to the World Economic Forum in Davos, Swiss prosecutors have confirmed, as Israel finds itself accused of committing war crimes in Gaza.
“The criminal complaints will be examined according to the usual procedure,” the Office of the Swiss Attorney General said, adding that it would contact the Swiss foreign ministry to examine the question of immunity of the individual concerned.
In theory, third countries do not hold criminal jurisdiction over current heads of state, heads of government and foreign ministers of other countries.
The reasons behind the complaints and who filed them were not specified.
A spokesperson for Herzog’s office did not comment on the statement by Swiss prosecutors, saying only that Herzog had been to Davos to present Israel’s position on the situation in Gaza.
