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Germany denies aiding 'genocide' in Gaza, says Israeli security at 'core' of foreign policy

An overview of the court during a hearing at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) filed by Nicaragua against Germany over the financial and military aid that the European country provides to Israel and the lifting of subsidies to the aid organization UNRWA, in the Hague on April 8, 2024. © Robin Van Lonkhuijsen, AFP

Israel's security is at the "core" of German foreign policy, the UN's highest court heard on Tuesday, where Berlin has denied a claim that it is aiding in a "genocide" in Gaza.

Nicaragua has brought Germany before the International Court of Justice (ICJ) to demand that judges impose emergency measures to stop Berlin from providing Israel with "weapons and other assistance".

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