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Israel tells UN court it has right to press on with assault in Gaza’s Rafah

Rejecting South Africa’s accusations of genocide, Israel claims case makes ‘a mockery of the heinous charge’.

Al Jazeera · May 17, 2024

Israel says South Africa genocide case at UN court 'totally divorced' from facts

Israel lashed out Friday at South Africa's case before the UN's top court, describing it as "totally divorced" from reality, as Pretoria urges judges to order a ceasefire in Gaza.

Radio France Internationale · May 17, 2024

After 12 days, South Africa ends rescue efforts at collapsed building with 33 dead, 19 still missing

Authorities say an exhaustive rescue operation to find missing construction workers trapped in the rubble of a collapsed building in South Africa is ending after nearly two weeks and with 19 people still unaccounted for

The Independent UK · May 17, 2024

Israel To Respond To Genocide Charges At ICJ

South Africa urges ICJ intervention in Israel-Hamas conflict; Israel denies genocide allegations. Ongoing coverage available from AP.

Top News · May 17, 2024

Israel will respond to genocide charges at UN court after South Africa urgently requests cease-fire

Israel will respond to charges of genocide at the United Nations’ top court after South Africa filed an urgent request with the court to order a cease-fire in Gaza

The Independent UK · May 17, 2024

Israel To Hit Back At 'Genocide' Claims At UN Top Court

Israel will on Friday hit back in the United Nations' top court at allegations from South Africa that it has escalated a campaign of "genocide" with its military operation in Rafah.

International Business Times · May 17, 2024

Israeli military recovers bodies of three hostages in Gaza

The Israeli military on Friday said its troops in Gaza found the bodies of three Israeli hostages killed during the October 7 attack, including German-Israeli national Shani Louk. All three were killed by Hamas while fleeing the Nova music festival, said the military. The announcement came as the first aid…

France 24 · May 17, 2024

South Africa calls on ICJ to order Israel to end Rafah offensive

Lawyers urge international court of justice to issue urgent measures over assault on Gaza’s southernmost city

The Guardian - UK · May 16, 2024

Israel ready to ‘intensify’ attack on Rafah as UN’s top court urged to intervene

South Africa calls on the International Court of Justice to order Israel to halt its offensive in the southern Gaza city

The Independent UK · May 16, 2024

South Africa urges ICJ to order Gaza ceasefire, halt Israel’s Rafah assault

As Israel escalates assault on crowded southern city of Rafah, lawyers tell court, ‘If Rafah falls, so too does Gaza.’

Al Jazeera · May 16, 2024