Morocco is set to prosecute an Israeli soldier accused of committing war crimes during military operations in Gaza. The court in Rabat has agreed to review a lawsuit filed by a group of Moroccan lawyers after the soldier, Moche Avichzer, visited Marrakech following his participation in Israel’s military actions in Gaza.
Avichzer is accused of involvement in human rights violations, with allegations tied to Israeli military campaigns in Gaza where over 41,000 Palestinians have reportedly been killed and 11,000 remain missing. The trial marks a significant development amid rising global calls to hold Israeli military personnel accountable for alleged war crimes.
Morocco’s decision to move forward with the trial could strain its diplomatic relationship with Israel, which was normalised in 2020 as part of the Abraham Accords. Since the normalisation, the two countries have engaged in military cooperation, a dynamic that may now face challenges as Morocco pursues legal action against an Israeli soldier. Analysts warn that the trial could set a legal precedent for pursuing justice for victims of conflicts in Gaza.
Human rights organisations have long advocated for international accountability over alleged war crimes, and Morocco’s actions may pave the way for further legal scrutiny of Israeli military conduct.
