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It is hard to imagine the court accepting South Africa’s allegation that Israel carried out genocidal acts, but the court can easily issue an order for Israel to halt its military operation in Gaza.
(JTA) — The first day of Israel’s trial for genocide opened at the International Court of Justice on Thursday, with lawyers from South Africa beginning to make their case that
South Africa alleges that Israel is violating international law by committing and failing to prevent genocidal acts. Israel rejects the allegations. What is the case about and what authority does the International Court of Justice have?
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Israel is calling on the ICJ to reject the demands of South Africa for an immediate end to its military campaign in the Gaza Strip.
South Africa argues that Israel is breaking its commitments under the UN Genocide Convention.