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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Via AP news wire

'State of Palestine' applies to join South Africa's case at top UN court accusing Israel of genocide

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Palestinian officials have applied on behalf of the “State of Palestine” at the top U.N. court for permission to join South Africa's case accusing Israel of genocide in Gaza.

The request published Monday says that Israel's ongoing military operation is “part of a systematic effort to wipe Palestinian society and its culture and social institutions from the map.” The request to the International Court of Justice was signed by Palestinian Authority foreign ministry official Ammar Hijazi.

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