French citizen files legal complaint over destruction of olive trees in Lebanon
A French businessman has filed a legal complaint in Paris accusing the Israeli military of uprooting hundreds of ancient olive trees on his family's land in southern Lebanon. The complaint alleges war crimes, claiming the trees, some reportedly centuries old, were removed from a grove cultivated by his family for 250 years.
A 37-year-old French businessman, originally from Lebanon, has initiated legal action in Paris regarding the destruction of olive trees in the village of Zawtar el-Charqiyé. According to the complaint, which targets the Israeli army, approximately 600 olive trees were uprooted from land that the plaintiff’s family has cultivated for over two centuries. The legal filing characterizes the destruction of these trees as a war crime, with the plaintiff asserting that some of the specimens were up to 500 years old.
The complaint is directed against 'persons unknown' but specifically implicates the Israeli military in the removal of the trees. While the reports identify the location as Zawtar el-Charqiyé, they do not provide a specific date for the alleged incident, nor have they included a response from Israeli authorities regarding the accusations. The legal action follows reports of tensions in southern Lebanese villages, which have been subject to various military designations and activities. As of now, the Israeli military has not issued a public statement addressing the specific allegations of property destruction or the theft of agricultural assets in this region.
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"uprooted and stole"
Detailed the legal specifics of the complaint and the background of the plaintiff.
"denounces the uprooting"
✓ Only outlet to report: Specified that the complaint was filed against 'persons unknown' for war crimes.
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- ·Lack of comment or denial from the Israeli military or government.
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- ·Lack of context regarding the current military status of the specific village mentioned.
📰 Sources
0 A-rated source(s) among 2 total. Lowest trust: Middle East Eye (B)