Could French judges bring Israeli officials to justice over Lebanon attacks?

The National · Nada Maucourant Atallah · 2026-11-06 15:00 UTC

The National speaks to Ali Cherri about France's decision to open a war crimes investigation into the killing of his parents

For Ali Cherri, a French-Lebanese, France’s decision to open a war crimes investigation into the killing of his parents in an Israeli strike in 2024 is a step towards “restoring a little faith in justice”.

The crimes against humanity unit of the Paris Judicial Court has appointed two investigating judges to the case, following a complaint he filed as a civil party earlier this year with the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH).

“I'm doing this to seek justice for my parents. And we, as victims, still believe in justice. It's the only path we have left,” Mr Cherri told The National.

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