Follow our live blog as South Africa accuses Israel of genocide at the ICJ WE'LL be live blogging tomorrow as South Africa accuses Israel of genocide at the International Court of Justice (ICJ). The National (Scotland) · Jan 10, 2024
Albanese government refuses to reveal stance on UN genocide case against Israel Dfat vows to ‘convey concerns’ over inflammatory remarks from Israeli officials but does not commit to backing South Africa’s case in the international court of justice The Guardian - AU · Jan 10, 2024
A legal battle is set to open at the top UN court over an allegation of Israeli genocide in Gaza A legal battle over whether Israel’s war against Hamas in Gaza amounts to genocide opens Thursday at the United Nations’ top court The Independent UK · Jan 10, 2024
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 · Jan 10, 2024
Why international law matters International law and its attendant structures are not ideal. But the world would be worse off if they weren’t there The Hindu · Jan 9, 2024
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 · Jan 9, 2024
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. AAP · Jan 9, 2024
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 · Jan 9, 2024
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 · Jan 9, 2024
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 · Jan 9, 2024
Countries file UN complaint over Boeing 737-800 shot down by Iran in 2020 The Ukrainian plane was hit by two missiles Iran says were fired in error shortly after takeoff, killing 176 people. Al Jazeera · Jan 9, 2024
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. International Business Times UK · Jan 8, 2024
Israel’s war on Gaza: List of key events, day 94 Son of Al Jazeera journalist was killed by an Israeli missile and Al-Aqsa Hospital was evacuated. Here’s the latest. Al Jazeera · Jan 8, 2024
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 · Jan 8, 2024
The Guardian - UK · Jan 7, 2024 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’
Al Jazeera · Jan 4, 2024 Israel’s war on Gaza: List of key events, day 90 Israel’s plan for Palestinian resettlement is condemned as the ICJ confirms public hearings. Here is the latest:
The Guardian - AU · Jan 4, 2024 Netanyahu seeks ‘fundamental change’ on Lebanon border – as it happened This blog has now closed. You can read our full report on the latest developments in the Middle East here and all our coverage of the Israel-Gaza war here.
The Guardian - UK · Jan 4, 2024 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
Evening Standard · Jan 3, 2024 Israel to fight genocide claims made by South Africa at top UN court A spokesperson for Israel has slammed the case as 'absurd blood libel'
Al Jazeera · Jan 3, 2024 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.
The Independent UK · Jan 2, 2024 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 · Jan 2, 2024 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.
The Independent UK · Jan 2, 2024 Fighting in southern Gaza city after Israel says it is pulling thousands of troops from other areas Heavy fighting is reported in the southern Gaza city of Khan Younis after Israel said it is withdrawing thousands of troops from other areas
Radio France Internationale · Dec 30, 2023 South Africa takes Israel to international court for 'genocidal' acts in Gaza South Africa has asked the International Court of Justice to investigate Israel for what it called "genocidal" acts in Gaza. The Israeli government rejected the case as "baseless".
The Hindu · Dec 30, 2023 Morning Digest | South Africa files ICJ case against Israel for ‘genocidal acts’; Budget session only window for CAA implementation ahead of LS polls, and more The Hindu Morning Digest gives a select list of stories to start the day. Read the top news today on December 30, 2023