Notorious Shi’ite Commander Abu Izrael Issued Arrest Warrant



The pro-government Iraqi Shi’ite militia group, know as Hashd al-Shaabi, has issued an arrest warrant for one of its commenders over war crimes, including burning corpses of Islamic State (IS) militants.

Ahmed Asadi, a spokesperson for Hashd al-Shaabi, said on Thursday the Shi’ite commander Ayyub Faleh Hassan al-Rubaie, known as Abu Izrael, has committed crimes which are against the law and all principles.

“We arrest those who violate the law and they will be prosecuted [for the crimes they commit],” Asadi told Furat News Channel, noting that Abu Izrael’s violations will not be overlooked.

The reaction comes after footages recently went viral in which Abu Izrael appear burning the beard of a killed IS jihadists.

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