France Summons French-Israeli Women for Gaza Aid Block

French judicial authorities issued summonses in July 2024 for two women holding French and Israeli citizenship, accusing them of complicity in genocide for efforts to block humanitarian aid from entering Gaza. The women, Nili KupferNaouri and Rachel Touitou, face orders to appear before an investigating magistrate over actions at key border crossings between January and November 2024.

KupferNaouri, a lawyer and founder of the pro-Israel group Israel Is Forever, and Touitou, a spokesperson for the activist organization Tsav 9, are suspected of attempting to obstruct aid trucks at the Nitzana and Kerem Shalom crossings. These sites serve as primary entry points for supplies into Gaza amid the ongoing conflict. A specific incident in May 2024 drew scrutiny, where the women and supporters allegedly confronted convoys to prevent deliveries. In addition to the complicity charge, investigators are examining allegations of public provocation to commit genocide, based on statements calling for aid restrictions.

The summonses, which do not require detention, stem from complaints filed last year by the Palestinian Centre for Human Rights, along with the Palestinian rights groups Al-Haq and...