Several investigations launched while testimonies can be used in further proceedings
The Swedish police task force for investigations into war crimes has received over 700 reports from Gaza since the start of the war in 2023, Radio Sweden reported Tuesday.
More than 700 war crimes reports on Gaza have been filed by organizations and private citizens, the report said.
Most cases involve individuals suspected of being in Gaza and committing offenses there, while others involve representatives or leaders who may not have been in Gaza, it added.
Prosecutor Reena Devgun confirmed that several investigations have been launched, without specifying the nature of the crimes or whether any Swedish nationals are among the suspects.
Prosecutors are looking to speak with people with connections to Sweden, who have been in Gaza or who can provide other forms of evidence and factors for public.
Any testimony obtained through the investigations could be used in court proceedings in Sweden, in other countries, or through international bodies such as the International Criminal Court, and is therefore "very valuable," according to Devgun.
Israel is facing mounting condemnation for its genocidal war on Gaza, where it has killed nearly 61,600 victims since October 2023.
Last November, the International Criminal Court issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant for war crimes and crimes against humanity in Gaza.
Israel also faces a genocide case at the International Court of Justice for its war on the enclave.
