Human rights lawyers in Argentina have moved to block any potential visit by 'Israeli' Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, filing a criminal complaint in federal court on Friday demanding his arrest should he enter the country.

 

The case, brought forward by Argentine attorney Rodolfo Yanzon and Raji Sourani, head of the Palestinian Center for Human Rights, accuses Netanyahu of responsibility for war crimes and crimes against humanity linked to 'Israel’s' ongoing military campaign in Gaza.

 

"It is understood that Netanyahu is criminally responsible as a co-perpetrator of the war crime of intentionally causing death by starvation; of crimes against humanity such as homicide, persecution, and other inhumane acts," the complaint states.

 

The filing points specifically to an incident on March 23, when 15 people were killed, including several first responders who were aiding bombing victims.

 

Speculation has circulated in Argentine media that Netanyahu could travel to Buenos Aires in September, though the government has not confirmed any official plans. Local newspaper Clarin reported that Netanyahu might instead seek a meeting with President Javier Milei in New York later that month, when both leaders are scheduled to attend the United Nations General Assembly.

 

This is not the first time Netanyahu has faced legal action in Argentina. Earlier in August, the Association of State Workers (ATE) and the human rights group HIJOS submitted a separate request for an arrest warrant against him.