Lebanese filmmaker and artist Ali Cherri has accused the Israeli military of committing a war crime after an air strike killed his parents inside their Beirut apartment. The attack occurred just hours before a ceasefire between Hezbollah and Israel was set to take effect. Mr Cherri, represented by the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH), filed a complaint against unnamed individuals responsible for the bombing in France’s War Crimes Unit.

Cherri's parents, Mahmoud Naim Cherri and Nadira Hayek, were among at least five people killed when a GBU-39 munition struck their residential building. The strike, identified by Forensic Architecture, has been scrutinised for its legitimacy amid claims of civilian targeting in an area without evacuation orders.

“What I hope from this procedure is that the truth is established and those responsible are held accountable,” Cherri said. “France's authority to investigate stems from his dual citizenship and ownership of the building.”

The complaint, now under scrutiny by France’s War Crimes Unit, might lead to a judicial investigation identifying military and political perpetrators. The court has previously issued arrest warrants for individuals involved in crimes against French citizens.

Cherri's art frequently explores the impact of political violence on the human body, making his case both personal and profound. His works are held by major institutions such as the Guggenheim Museum and Centre Pompidou.