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Liban

Ali Cherri

Type of liability
Personne physique

Alleged perpetrator(s)
X

Nationality of alleged perpetrator(s)
Israeli

Legal classification of crime(s)
War crimes

Source of the complaint
Victim
NGO

Ongoing proceedings
oui

Regime
4 - 113 CP

Summary of facts

On November 26, 2024, the Israeli authorities reportedly bombed a residential building in Beirut. This attack reportedly caused the death of seven civilians, including the father and mother of French-Lebanese artist Ali Cherri.

Amnesty International France recalls that everyone is presumed innocent until proven guilty according to law.

Legal proceedings

<p>April 2, 2026: Ali Cherri and the FIDH file a complaint with civil party application against X for war crimes.</p>

Complaint

non

Names of NGOs / Victim(s)

Ali Cherri
FIDH

Legal basis for jurisdiction (article)

113-7 PC

Sources

FIDH, "Bombardement israélien à Beyrouth : l’artiste franco-libanais Ali Cherri et la FIDH déposent plainte en France pour crime de guerre", 2026