The IDF Chief of the General Staff in the Gaza Strip has stated that: “The pursuit of the terrorists from October 7th continues – everyone who took part in the massacre will live on the run until they are eliminated”. Allegations of criminal conduct must be addressed in accordance with international human rights standards, through independent, impartial, and lawful processes that fully respect due process guarantees and the presumption of innocence.

The targeted killing of persons on the basis of allegations of criminal conduct amounts to extrajudicial executions and a war crime. Anyone ordering, soliciting or encouraging such acts is criminally liable under international law.