Australian Police Review Allegations Against Citizen Serving in Israeli Military

Australian federal police investigators are reviewing a submission that alleges an Australian citizen serving in the Israel Defense Forces committed war crimes in Gaza. The 61-page document was prepared by the Australian Centre for International Justice and delivered to the AFP.

It focuses on the destruction of one residential building that the IDF had used as an operations base before demolishing it.

Allegations in the Submission The brief claims the destruction lacked military justification and alleges three breaches of the Commonwealth Criminal Code. Two counts carry a maximum 15-year sentence; a third count of an inhumane act carries up to 25 years.

Evidence listed includes witness testimony, forensic material from Gaza, verified satellite imagery, social-media posts, and statements from IDF commanders.

Commander of Special Investigations Matthew

Gale confirmed receipt of the brief and said it had been referred to investigators for review. Internal AFP documents from 2025, released under freedom-of-information laws, show the agency was already aware of allegations involving Australians serving in the IDF.

Australian law permits citizens to serve in foreign state armed forces but prohibits service with non-state actors designated as terrorist organizations. The government has confirmed at least three Australians were questioned at the border about possible IDF service.