Moroccans File Complaint Against Benjamin Netanyahu

On Monday, April 20, 2026, the legal team representing the Moroccan victims of the "Flotilla of Resilience" officially submitted their case to the prosecutor general at the Court of Appeal of Rabat. This exceptional procedure directly targets Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir, as well as the heads of the navy and internal intelligence.

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The complainants accuse these leaders of kidnapping, armed extortion, piracy and acts of a terrorist nature under national law. The lawyers emphasize the full jurisdiction of Moroccan justice to investigate these crimes committed abroad against its nationals. They view this initiative as a genuine "legal response" and hope for the opening of an investigation coordinated with Interpol.

This legal action follows the forceful interception of a civilian mission in September 2025. Composed of around fifty boats and 500 volunteers from 50 countries, the peaceful expedition attempted to break the Gaza blockade. The convoy was violently stopped in international waters by a heavy Israeli military deployment, supported by warships and drones.

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Subsequently transferred to Israeli prisons, the arrested Moroccan activists claim to have suffered serious abuse. Their testimonies report "grave violations," including psychological torture, beatings, humiliating searches and deliberate deprivation of water, food and medical care under the threat of weapons and police dogs.