The Australian Federal Police is investigating allegations of war crimes committed by the Israeli military in the Gaza Strip.

The entities involved

• Australian Federal Police →

  federal police agency of the Commonwealth of Australia

  • Australian Federal Police warned of a 'youth crime tsunami' on October 31, 2026.19:42
  • The Australian Federal Police is handling investigations into international terrorism threats linked to Islamic State travel to conflict zones.Fri 08:23
• Gaza Strip →

  self-governing Palestinian territory next to Egypt and Israel

  • Israel conducts strikes and shelling in Gaza Strip, targeting Hamas militants while UN agencies monitor casualties.18:13
  • The UN is criticized for being sidelined in conflicts in Gaza, Iran, and Ukraine, while Turkey nominated a candidate for the UN chief.11:52

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• The AFP assists in a Defence investigation into Navy allegations, which falls under ADF jurisdiction.Oct 19
• Ben Roberts-Smith was arrested at Sydney Airport on May 28, 2026, while under investigation into allegations of war crime-related murder, involving the Australian Federal Police.Jun 7
• Accusations against Doyle regarding alleged genocide in Gaza, including sharing surveillance data with the Israeli regime and protesting Australian complicity.Sep 28
• A documentary accusing the Israeli army of killings in Gaza is scheduled to screen in Australian cinemas.Oct 11
• The Australian Federal Police urged Australians to remain alert to potential foreign interference.Oct 19