On December 7, 2021, the Appeals Court in The Hague will rule on the immunity defense and the question of whether there is civil universal jurisdiction in the case of the Palestinian Ismael Ziada. In 2017, Ziada initiated civil proceedings against Benny Gantz and Amir Eshel, formerly the Commander of the Armed Forces and Air Force Commander of the Israeli Defense Force (IDF). Ziada filed suit following the death of his family members during the Israeli air strikes on Gaza as part of operation Protective Edge. Ziada is assisted by lawyers Liesbeth Zegveld and Lisa-Marie Komp.
Website The Real News Network interviewed lawyer Liesbeth Zegveld about the case and the upcoming judgment:
- D. Kattenburg, 'A Dutch court may help deliver justice for a Gazan family killed in an Israeli strike', 19 november 2021 (The Real News Network)
(There will be a livestream for the court ruling on 7 December 2021. Once the link to the online court hearing is available, it will be published on our website.)
[Photo: Ismael Ziada on the ruins of his family's home in Gaza]
Previously
- Gofundme | Ziada-case, 'Palestine Justice Campaign'
- Palestinian surviving relative holds two high Israeli soldiers liable for the death of his family members
- Claim brought against IDF commanders for illegal bombardement of family home in Gaza