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ICJ to decide on emergency measures in Israel-Gaza genocide case on Friday

Israel dismissed the genocide allegations as 'grossly distorted' [File: Israeli Army/Handout via Reuters]

The International Court of Justice (ICJ) has said it will announce on Friday whether it will order emergency measures against Israel after South Africa filed a case accusing Israel of genocide in its assault on Gaza.

The United Nations’ top court said in a statement on Wednesday that the 17-judge panel will announce its response to South Africa’s requests in court on January 26 at 12:00 GMT.

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