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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
World
Helen Livingstone and Oliver Holmes

What is the ICJ and what is South Africa’s claim against Israel?

A Palestinian man carries his daughter past rubble
A Palestinian man carries his daughter past rubble in an area of Deir al-Balah, southern Gaza, destroyed by Israeli airstrikes. Photograph: Mohammed Saber/EPA

What is the ICJ?

The international court of justice (ICJ) – not to be confused with the international criminal court (ICC), which tries individuals for war crimes – is the UN’s top court. Established in 1945, it is based in The Hague and rules on disputes between countries as well as giving advisory opinions.

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