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South Africa is taking Israel to court for genocide in Palestine. What does it mean for the war in Gaza?

South Africa has taken Israel to the International Court of Justice (ICJ, also known as the World Court) in The Hague claiming genocide has been committed against Palestinians during the Gaza conflict.

The Conversation

Israel’s war on Gaza and the ‘obligation to prevent genocide’

Experts say ICJ case accusing Israel of genocide highlights Genocide Convention duties and a need for political will.

Al Jazeera

Australia must back Palestine genocide case: advocate

As South Africa prepares to launch a genocide case against Israel at the Hague, an advocate has called on Australia to support the legal action.

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South Africa’s genocide case against Israel: expert sets out what to expect from the International Court of Justice

The International Court of Justice (ICJ) will be holding public hearings on 11-12 January at the Peace Palace in The Hague, the seat of the court, in a case brought by South Africa against Israel. South Africa has accused Israel of violating the 1948 Genocide Convention in its military bombardment…

The Conversation

Which countries back South Africa’s genocide case against Israel at ICJ?

Here are countries which welcomed the ICJ case that says Israel is committing genocide against Palestinians in Gaza.

Al Jazeera

What is the ICJ and what is South Africa’s claim against Israel?

International court of justice’s interim ruling has ordered Israel to prevent acts of genocide in Gaza and protect Palestinians

The Guardian - UK

UK Under Pressure To Call Out Israel's War on Hamas As Genocide After Myanmar Action

Five Western countries including the UK have legally supported claims of genocide against Myanmar at the International Court of Justice but refuses to call out Israel's war on Hamas.

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'You're supporting genocide': Protesters take Labour MP to task on Gaza

SCOTTISH Labour’s newest MP should represent his constituents and call for an immediate ceasefire in the Middle East, activists have demanded.

The National (Scotland)

How apartheid history shaped South Africa’s genocide case against Israel

Jewish groups have accused the ANC of antisemitism, but ICJ case stems from party’s longstanding support for Palestinians

The Guardian - US

UK accused of hypocrisy in not backing claim of genocide in Gaza before ICJ

Experts say submission to international court of justice on Myanmar six weeks ago makes stance ‘wholly disingenuous’

The Guardian - UK

Claudine Gay’s ousting reveals that the messenger is still an easier target than the message

The head of Harvard’s fate was sealed when she became the focus of a culture war battle over antisemitism, plagiarism and free speech

The Guardian - UK

Stakes high as South Africa brings claim of genocidal intent against Israel

Israel’s decision to defend itself at the international court of justice will make it harder for it to brush aside any adverse finding

The Guardian - UK

White House dismisses South Africa’s genocide case against Israel as ‘meritless’

Israel has denied the allegations and says its’ defence forces make ‘every effort to limit harm to the non-involved and to allow humanitarian aid to enter the Gaza Strip’

The Independent UK

Israeli public figures accuse judiciary of ignoring incitement to genocide in Gaza

Letter to attorney general and state prosecutor demands action to stop ‘explicit calls to commit atrocious crimes’

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Al Jazeera

Can South Africa’s ICJ case against Israel stop war in Gaza?

South Africa’s case might take years, but could add weight to growing international calls for Israel to stop the war.

AAP

Australia urged to support genocide case against Israel

Palestininian Australians want the federal government to support a genocide case filed by South Africa against Israel at the International Court of Justice.

The Independent UK

South Africa's genocide case against Israel sets up a high-stakes legal battle at the UN's top court

South Africa has launched a case at the United Nations’ top court alleging that Israel’s military campaign in Gaza amounts to genocide

Al Jazeera

Israel promises to fight South Africa genocide accusation at ICJ

South Africa says magnitude of death and destruction in Gaza meets the threshold of the 1948 Genocide Convention.

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The National (Scotland)

Israel to defend itself at United Nations court over genocide claim

ISRAEL will defend itself before the United Nation’s top court against charges that it has engaged in genocide of Palestinians in Gaza, officials…

International Business Times

Israel-Hamas Conflict: Iran Reportedly Sends Destroyer To Red Sea; US Sinks Houthi Boats

It's Day 87 of the Israel-Hamas war, and Hamas continued to fire rockets toward Israel on New Year's Day. Yemen's rebel army also pursued its disruption of Red Sea shipping, and Hezbollah carried out attacks toward northern Israel that displaced thousands of residents.

Reason

October 7: A Turning Point for Free Speech?

Restricting speech about the world's most pressing problems does not make them go away, nor does it settle any disputes.

France 24

South Africa files genocide case against Israel at World Court

We begin with the war in Gaza, as South Africa launched a case Friday at International Court of Justice accusing Israel of genocide against Palestinians. Pretoria asked the court to order Israel to halt its attacks. This is the first such challenge made at the court over the current war.…

The Independent UK

South Africa accuses Israel of genocide in complaint to World Court

A case at the UN’s top court urges actions to prevent ‘severe and irreparable harm’ against Palestinians

The Guardian - UK

South Africa launches case at UN court accusing Israel of genocide

Nation asks international court of justice to issue provisional measures ordering ceasefire; Israel describes case as ‘blood libel’

Al Jazeera

South Africa files case at ICJ accusing Israel of ‘genocidal acts’ in Gaza

Israel, which has been accused of meting out collective punishment on Palestinians, rejects the case at the UN court.

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