Ireland to ask ICJ to broaden interpretation of genocide in Israel case

Irish foreign affairs minister Micheal Martin said ‘Ireland’s view of the convention is broader’ (Brian Lawless/PA) - (PA Wire)

Ireland will formally intervene in South Africa’s genocide case against Israel at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) this month.

The move to file an intervention at the UN’s top court at The Hague will happen later this month, and comes after Government approval of the measure on Wednesday.