Vienna, Jan. 13 -- The Hind Rajab Foundation (HRF) on January 10 filed a criminal complaint in Austria against Israeli soldier Yonatan Akric, accusing him of "crimes against humanity, war crimes and acts contributing to genocide" during the Israeli military action in Gaza.

The HRF, in a statement released on Monday, January 12, stated that the complaint was filed after receiving information that Akriv is present on Austrian territory. Austria's obligations under international law mandate the investigation of individuals accused of grave crimes when found under its jurisdiction.

HRF describes itself as a foundation that is mainly dedicated to achieving justice against the "war crimes and human rights violations committed by the Israeli s...