The Latest Breaking News from ICJ

Israel’s war on Gaza: List of key events, day 100

Israeli raids plunge Gaza into new communications blackout as Namibia slams Germany for its support of Israel at ICJ.

Al Jazeera · Jan 14, 2024

Namibia condemns Germany for defending Israel in ICJ genocide case

Namibia says Germany has failed to ‘draw lessons from its horrific history’ by supporting Israel at the ICJ.

Al Jazeera · Jan 14, 2024

UK and US airstrikes will not stop Red Sea attacks, Houthis warn as they vow retaliation

The Houthi rebels said the airstrikes will not stop its attacks on Red Sea shipping

Evening Standard · Jan 13, 2024

South Africa's legal team in the genocide case against Israel has won praise. Who are they?

South African justice minister Ronald Lamola led a top legal team to argue the country’s genocide case against Israel at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) on 11 January.

The Conversation · Jan 12, 2024

South Africa's "devastating" Israel case

South African attorneys' presentation used recordings of Israeli officials calling for destruction of Gaza

Salon · Jan 12, 2024

Israel says South Africa ‘grossly distorting’ facts in Gaza genocide case at UN’s top court

Israel foreign ministry legal adviser, Tal Becker, tells court: ‘The appalling suffering of civilians, both Israeli and Palestinian, is first and foremost the result of Hamas' strategy’

The Independent UK · Jan 12, 2024

Why is South Africa taking Israel to court? ICJ ruling is delivered at The Hague

South Africa claims that Israel's acts in Gaza are 'genocidal in character'

Evening Standard · Jan 12, 2024

Israel hits back at 'distorted' genocide case amid ongoing Gaza conflict

Israel said Friday it was not seeking to destroy the Palestinian people, as it hit back at what it called a "profoundly distorted" and "malevolent" genocide case against it at the UN's top court.

Radio France Internationale · Jan 12, 2024

Watch as Israeli protesters set up Shabbat table near the Hague

Watch as Israeli protesters set up a Shabbat table near the Hague in honour of hostages taken on 7 October, as judges hold the second day of hearings over the Israeli military campaign in Gaza.

The Independent UK · Jan 12, 2024

What is South Africa’s five-point ICJ argument against Israel?

Israel will defend itself against South Africa’s arguments, from the denial of food and medicines to mass killings.

Al Jazeera · Jan 12, 2024