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Lawsuit Filed in Athens Against Israeli Defense Minister Katz

Published January 22, 2026, 08:13
Lawsuit Filed in Athens Against Israeli Defense Minister Katz

A lawsuit has been filed in Athens against Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz, accusing him of war crimes, crimes against humanity, and genocide in connection with military operations in Gaza. The lawsuit was submitted by the Hind Rajab Foundation, in collaboration with Greek lawyers, and is based on Greece's ability to exercise universal jurisdiction. This move follows Katz's visit to Athens and the signing of a military cooperation agreement with Greece. Simultaneously, the Turkish press is reacting strongly, viewing the strengthening of military cooperation between Greece and Israel as a threat to Turkey and reporting on the possible deployment of weapons to the border.