Nir Barkat
Israeli Minister for Economy and Industry
As Israel’s Minister of Economy and Industry, he has sought to establish the political legitimacy of systematic attacks targeting the physical existence of the Palestinian people through statements that openly support the policies of intimidation, hate speech and starvation of civilians. Barkat’s advocacy of the blocking of aid to Gaza directly contributed to clear violations of international humanitarian law, while falling within the category of genocide, crimes against humanity and war crimes under the Rome Statute.
“Zero aid until all hostages are fully released!”
05.02.2024 - Nir Barkat
May 13, 2024, El Halil-Palestine (AA - İbrahim Hamad)
Crimes under Rome Statute
Article 8, 2-b (xxv):Intentionally using starvation of civilians as a method of warfare
Article 6, 1-c:Deliberately inflicting on the group conditions oflife calculated to bring about its physical destruction
Article 7, 1-k:Other inhumane acts of a similar character intentionally causing great suffering
“We are going to wipe you off the face of the Earth”
21.10.2023 - Nir Barkat
April 3, 2025, Gaza City-Gaza (AA - Hames Alrefi)
Crimes under Rome Statute
Article 8, 2-b (xxi):Committing outrages upon personal dignity, in particular humiliating and degrading treatment
Article 7, 1-a:Murder” when committed as part of a widespread or systematic attack
Article 8, 2-b (vi):Killing or wounding treacherously individuals belonging to the hostile nation or army
Article 6, 1-a:Killing members of the group