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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Politics
Haroon Siddique Legal affairs correspondent

ICJ to give interim ruling in Gaza genocide case against Israel

The Peace Palace building of the international court of justice in The Hague
The Peace Palace building of the international court of justice in The Hague. Photograph: Nicolas Economou/NurPhoto/REX/Shutterstock

The international court of justice in The Hague is set to give a preliminary ruling on Friday in South Africa’s case alleging genocide by Israel in Gaza, as the world watches to see whether the judges will order a ceasefire.

At a two-day hearing this month, South Africa asked the court to issue provisional measures requiring Israel to immediately end its military campaign in Gaza, which began after the 7 October attacks by Hamas.

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