Canadian newspaper, Toronto Star, revealed Tuesday morning that Canadian police have opened an investigation into Israeli soldiers with dual citizenship on charges of committing war crimes in the Gaza Strip.
According to the newspaper’s report, the investigation began approximately a year and a half ago, in early 2024, and is being conducted in complete secrecy, away from the media spotlight.
Following the report’s release, the RCMP confirmed it was investigating war crimes related to what it called “the armed conflict between Israel and Hamas,” but declined to disclose details of the scope or objectives of the investigation, according to Ma’an News Agency.
This secret investigation is relatively unusual and contrasts with the highly publicized approach the RCMP has taken in all matters related to investigating war crimes in Ukraine.
In the case of Ukraine, the RCMP established a dedicated “hotline” for inquiries, a dedicated website, conducted high-profile interviews, and released recordings, along with extensive advertising calling for complaints and Canadian citizenship certificates for those suspected of committing crimes against humanity in Gaza.
