An Australian legal group says it is preparing a formal criminal complaint to the federal police seeking investigations into Australians serving with the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) for any potential offences committed.

The Australian Centre for International Justice (ACIJ) contacted the government in early June, requesting it issue warnings to the Australian public about the risks for Australians fighting for the IDF.

Lara Khider, acting executive director of ACIJ, told SBS News: “We are currently monitoring at least 20 individuals who are serving or have served in the Israeli military, and are preparing criminal complaints to the AFP [Australian Federal Police] seeking investigations into potential offences against the Commonwealth.”