Two Israeli soldiers were briefly detained in Belgium during the Tomorrowland music festival over allegations of war crimes, according to the Hind Rajab Foundation, an organization that actively seeks legal action against IDF personnel.
The soldiers were questioned and later released, the foundation announced on Monday, calling the incident "a significant step forward." In its official statement, the group described the detention as "a turning point," adding that the Belgian federal prosecutor's office confirmed that an investigation is underway.
🔴 BREAKTHROUGH: Two Israeli soldiers accused of war crimes in #Gaza were Arrested and interrogated at #Tomorrowland after a joint complaint by the #HindRajabFoundation & @GLAN_LAW.
This is historical!
More info ⬇️https://t.co/ATOiU9wCdB#JusticeForGaza #NoSafeHaven… pic.twitter.com/JBmkHo3vhl— The Hind Rajab Foundation (@HindRFoundation) July 21, 2025
"At a time when far too many governments remain silent, this action sends a clear message: credible evidence of international crimes must be met with legal response — not political indifference," the Foundation stated. "We do not claim that justice has been served — not yet. But we believe something important has begun. For the first time in Europe, Israeli suspects linked to crimes in Gaza have been subjected to formal arrest and questioning. This would not have been possible without the strength of the law and the will to apply it. To the victims and survivors in Gaza: we see you, we hear you, and we carry your demands for justice forward. To those who believed impunity was permanent: this moment shows that it is not.
"And to states watching around the world: universal jurisdiction is not just a principle — it is an obligation. The Hind Rajab Foundation and GLAN welcome this breakthrough with determination and humility. We will continue to support the ongoing proceedings and call on Belgian authorities to pursue the investigation fully and independently. Justice must not stop here — and we are committed to seeing it through."
