Hind Rajab Foundation Filed ICC Complaint Against Israel
The legal complaint alleges medical personnel participated in the abuse of detainees at the Sde Teiman facility.
Updated on Oct. 11, 2026 in Corruption
The Hind Rajab Foundation has filed a formal complaint with the International Criminal Court prosecutor against the Israel Medical Association and Israeli officials. The filing alleges that medical personnel were involved in the torture and abuse of detainees at the Sde Teiman detention facility.
Why it matters
The foundation asserts that the treatment of detainees at Sde Teiman amounts to war crimes, crimes against humanity, and acts of genocide. Conversely, Israeli officials have characterized these activities as a targeted campaign designed to exert international pressure and deter military personnel from travel.
The Hind Rajab Foundation has now filed more than 90 criminal complaints across 30 countries regarding the conflict. The current filing specifically names Israel Medical Association leadership for alleged complicity in the treatment of handcuffed and blindfolded detainees.
The players
Hind Rajab Foundation
This organization actively files criminal complaints against officials and soldiers in various countries to address allegations of human rights violations.
Zion Hagay
He serves as the president of the Israel Medical Association and is specifically named in the legal complaint.
Leah Wapner
She is the CEO of the Israel Medical Association and is named in the complaint regarding the Sde Teiman facility.
The details
The complaint alleges that medical staff at the Sde Teiman facility treated detainees while they were restrained, while also restricting transfers to civilian hospitals. The foundation claims to base its evidence on publicly available social media posts, directing accusations of war crimes toward Israel Medical Association President Professor Zion Hagay and CEO Leah Wapner.
Timeline
Alleged abuse at the Sde Teiman facility began on October 7, 2023.
The foundation recorded 29 detainee deaths at the facility by November 2025.
The complaint was filed with the ICC prosecutor on October 11, 2026.
Legal Context
This filing utilizes the jurisdictional framework established by the Rome Statute to challenge the conduct of medical personnel in active conflict zones. It marks an escalation in the foundation's use of international legal channels to pursue allegations of war crimes and genocide.
The filing of this complaint serves as a formal challenge to current international legal norms regarding medical neutrality in detention settings. Residents and international observers may see increased diplomatic and legal scrutiny as the ICC evaluates whether to proceed with an investigation into the Sde Teiman facility.
The takeaway
This case highlights the growing use of social media-sourced evidence in international legal challenges regarding human rights. It remains a significant test of how professional associations, such as medical bodies, are held accountable for their role in state-run detention operations.
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Ynetnews.
