Revelation: Munich sniper in the Gaza Strip – war crimes?

Revelation: Munich sniper in the Gaza Strip – war crimes?

An international research team has found alarming evidence of alleged war crimes by the Israeli army in the Gaza Strip. These findings are based on a sensational video interview by an Israeli sniper that exposes the military's brutal actions. This interview, published in October 2023 on the X platform, shows a native American who is said to have shot unarmed Palestinians with his partner, Daniel G.. According to the sniper's statements, at least two Palestinians were deliberately killed without the need for a legitimate attack. The publication took place during a break in the interview against the will of the interviewee, who was involved in a conversation under false pretenses.

The journalist Younis Tirawi, who published the interview, did so in the interest of the public. The allegations arising from these statements were investigated by several media representatives, including reporters from Spiegel, ZDF, Guardian, De Tijd and Arab Reporters for Investigative Journalism. Their research reinforces allegations of rampant crackdowns on unarmed civilians and shows that the Israeli army responded to requests in an insistent and evasive manner while emphasizing compliance with international law.

The role of Daniel G.

At the center of these controversies is 25-year-old Daniel G., a native of Munich. According to reports, as a soldier in the Israeli army in Gaza, he deliberately shot dead unarmed civilians. Growing up in the southeast of Munich in a small house with a garden, Daniel decided to move to Israel after graduating from high school. There he enlisted in the army and became part of a special unit known for receiving and training immigrants from all over the world.

The evidence against Daniel G. and his unit is shocking. “Sergeant D.,” one of the snipers, said he and Daniel G. killed between 100 and 120 people in Gaza. Disturbing surveillance images show the killing of an unarmed man as he is bent over by another man. The man killed, Mohammed Doghmosh, was only 26 years old; his cousin managed to escape the shots, while Mohammed's brother and later his father were killed trying to rescue him. There is currently no evidence that the men killed were members of terrorist organizations.

Legal consequences and international dimensions

The allegations indicate serious possible violations of international law. Tom Dannenbaum, a professor of international law, says the evidence points to a war crime. It explains that under international criminal law, specific unlawful acts within an armed conflict are considered war crimes. A violation of the prohibition of violence must be taken seriously and can lead to international consequences.

International law also defines several key penalties, including genocide, crimes against humanity and crimes of aggression. These offenses mean that states such as Israel may have to face allegations against their armed forces. The debate about Western bias in international criminal law is not new; Investigations against Western states are also under discussion. Historically, war crimes trials, regardless of ultimate conviction, have had a symbolic significance that extends beyond the immediate case.

The evidence gathered by the research team and the questions raised about the validity of international law shine a bright light on the ongoing conflicts and the responsibilities of the international community. This is another chapter in the complex and often tragic story of the Israel-Palestine conflict.

In this context, the symbolism of the events is further reinforced by ethics professor Asa Kasher, who is horrified by the incidents and thus appeals to the root of the moral and legal questions surrounding war crimes.

The case could potentially trigger new legal action against the Israeli army, amid increasing calls for the international community to act to protect human rights in the Gaza Strip.