The Palestinian legal monitor and advocacy group Al-Haq said on Thursday that it has filed a criminal complaint against Israeli Economy Minister Nir Barkat, who is currently attending the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.
The complaint is an official request to open an investigation.
"Barkat is responsible for unlawful Israeli colonisation of Occupied Palestinian Territory and Israel’s actions in Gaza, arguing the army was too lenient during its ongoing genocide against the Palestinian people," Al-Haq said on X.
"During his time as mayor of Jerusalem, Barkat was individually responsible for illegal Israeli settlement related international crimes, including apartheid. He should be investigated for his role in planning, permits, enforcement and demolitions in occupied Jerusalem," the group added.
In his current role, Barkat is responsible for drawing global investment to Israel.
