Israel's prime minister and senior figures with the Palestinian group are wanted for war crimes.

Israel’s prime minister and senior figures with the Palestinian group are wanted for war crimes.

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  • BrikoX@lemmy.zipOPMEnglish
    31·
    7 months ago

    Arrest warrant is not a sentence. If he’s brought to the court, he will have a chance to prove the lack of evidence. But even by proxy, leaders are responsible for the actions of their subordinates. Same way we attribute authorization given by leaders sitting in their “war rooms” to launch drone attacks or giving “go” to tactical teams to them and not individual actors.

    • NoneOfUrBusiness@kbin.social
      31·
      7 months ago

      But even by proxy, leaders are responsible for the actions of their subordinates.

      Up to a point. If he says “I never gave that order” I don’t think anyone can prove otherwise, is what I’m trying to say.

      • BrikoX@lemmy.zipOPMEnglish
        21·
        7 months ago

        Indirect evidence have the same weight as direct evidence in a court setting. But yes, if it turns out there is no evidence, then the case should be dismissed.