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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
World
Julian Borger in Washington

South Africa launches case at UN court accusing Israel of genocide

An Israeli soldier takes position in the Gaza Strip.
An Israeli soldier takes position in the Gaza Strip amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas. Photograph: IDF/Reuters

South Africa has launched a case against Israel at the UN’s international court of justice (ICJ) accusing the state of committing genocide in its military campaign in Gaza.

Israel responded to the allegations “with disgust”, calling South Africa’s case a “blood libel” and urging the ICJ to reject it.

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