Hyderabad, June 29 -- The Hind Rajab Foundation (HRF) has submitted a complaint to the US Department of Justice (DOJ) seeking the prosecution of Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir over allegations of war crimes, genocide and incitement to genocide involving Palestinians, including US citizens.

In a statement on Saturday, June 27, the Belgium-based organisation said the filing was made ahead of Ben-Gvir's expected visit to New York on July 7-8 for the Police Chiefs Summit at the UN headquarters. It called on US authorities to open an investigation and prevent him from leaving the country while the case is under consideration.

HRF alleged that Ben Gvir, who has served as national security minister since late 2022, used his...