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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Molly Quell

US defends Israel against South Africa's allegation of genocide filed to top UN court

ICJ United States - (Copyright 2024 The Associated Press. All rights reserved)

The United States will intervene in the genocide case against Israel brought at the United Nations’ highest court by South Africa, arguing that the accusations are false and warning that a ruling against Israel could undermine international law.

The International Court of Justice is considering whether Israel’s military operation in Gaza to crush Hamas amounts to genocide under a treaty drawn up after World War II. Israel, which was founded in the aftermath of the Holocaust, has vehemently denied the allegations.

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