Grandmother from France Files Accusation Against Israel Over Alleged Genocide, Following the Demise of Two of Her Grandchildren in Gaza
A Pissed-Off French Grandma isn't Backing Down: Sues Israeli Authorities for War Crimes, Genocide!
Tired of waiting for justice, a French granny, who lost her two precious grandkids during a bombing in Gaza, is taking matters into her own hands. She's decided to take on the Israeli authorities with a law suit, accusing them of war crimes, crimes against humanity, and genocide[1][2][3].
Back in October 2023, the innocent victims were a 6-year-old boy and a 9-year-old girl. They sought refuge in a house during the disastrous night of bombing in the north of Gaza Strip. Tragically, they didn't make it, along with their 5-year-old brother and their injured mother Yasmine.
The family's French connection runs deep. Yasmine, the mother, was with a humanitarian association in Gaza, where she met her husband. She ensured her kids were French citizens. Sadly, in February 2019 Yasmine was sentenced in absentia to six years in prison in Paris for funding terrorism.
Frustrated with the government's response, the granny feels they "should have evacuated the French living in the Gaza Strip"[1]. She's armed with a new lawyer, Arié Alimi, and a determination to bring the responsible parties to justice[1][2]. According to Alimi, "those who have committed acts that are potentially considered as crimes against humanity or genocide, should know that they can be arrested anywhere they set foot". He's adamant that it's not just the leaders who can be implicated, but "anyone who has participated in one way or another".
This individual case is part of a string of legal actions and accusations peppering international and national courts, including the International Court of Justice and arrest warrants issued by the International Criminal Court for Israeli officials[4]. Although, the specific status of the French grandma’s lawsuit remains in its initial stages, with no further procedural updates available yet[1][2][3].
[1] Le Parisien, French grandmother sues Israeli authorities over Gaza bombing, June 6, 2025.[2] France Inter, Le clemenceau de Gaza : une French grand-mère veut porter à charge le gouvernement israélien, June 6, 2025.[3] Reuters, France: Woman files lawsuit against Israel over deaths of her grandchildren in Gaza bombing, June 6, 2025.[4] Haaretz, International legal actions against Israel: a growing trend of pressure tactic, June 6, 2025.
The French grandma, in light of war-and-conflicts and general-news, has taken legal action against Israeli authorities by filing a lawsuit, accusing them of war crimes, crimes against humanity, and genocide. The political ramifications of this move could have significant implications in the realm of crime-and-justice, as it sets a precedent for individuals to hold accountable those responsible for such allegations.
