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Drama Unfolds at ICJ: South Africa Accuses Israel of Genocide in Gaza

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South Africa presents damning evidence against Israel in ICJ genocide case. Will justice prevail?

The International Court of Justice (ICJ) witnessed intense proceedings as South Africa accused Israel of genocidal acts in Gaza. South Africa laid out a list of alleged atrocities seeking an injunction against the devastating war. The case underscores a pivotal moment for the international system, with the focus on emergency measures. Despite Tunisia's reluctance to endorse legal actions against Israel, the ICJ continues to hear South Africa's allegations of genocide.

As the ICJ delves into the definition of genocide and Israel's actions in Gaza, tensions rise. While South Africa argues transgressions against the 1948 Genocide Convention, Israel rejects the accusations, citing self-defense against Hamas. The hearings offer hope for Palestinians as the organization's secretary general emphasizes the obligation to prevent and punish genocide.

In a surprising turn, Canadian and UK leaders reject the premise of the genocide case, supporting the court but not South Africa's claims against Israel. Israel's defense at the ICJ faces scrutiny, with South African delegates criticizing it as unconvincing.

In a case that has garnered global attention, the ICJ's deliberations will shape future actions regarding the conflict. The outcome will have implications for international law and the pursuit of justice in the Gaza situation. As the world watches, the ICJ continues to be a central figure in addressing human rights violations on a global scale.

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At World Court, South Africa accuses Israel of genocidal acts in Gaza (Reuters)

Top UN court opens hearings on Gaza genocide allegations · Hearings focus on request for emergency measures · Case brought over Israel's devastating war in Gaza ...

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Day one of the ICJ genocide hearing against Israel: Key takeaways (Aljazeera.com)

South Africa laid out a list of alleged genocidal acts by Israel while seeking an injunction against the war.

Genocide case against Israel at ICJ 'pivotal moment' for int'l system ... (Anadolu Agency)

South Africa presented 'damning evidence,' says assistant minister for multilateral affairs of Palestine - Anadolu Ajansı.

UN human rights experts welcome start of ICJ genocide hearings in ... (ReliefWeb)

News and Press Release in English on occupied Palestinian territory and 1 other country about Protection and Human Rights; published on 11 Jan 2024 by UN ...

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What qualifies as genocide? Breaking down the ICJ case against ... (The Washington Post)

The ICJ case hinges on the definition of genocide and whether the judges find that Israel's actions in and plans for Gaza meet that bar under international ...

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Tunisia will not endorse legal actions against Israel in ICJ (The New Arab)

Several recent reports have suggested a potential normalisation deal between Tel Aviv and Tunis as Israel endeavours to widen its influence in North Africa.

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Genocide case: ICJ to hear South Africa's allegations against Israel (The Associated Press)

The United Nations' top court is opening hearings into South Africa's allegation that Israel's war with Hamas amounts to genocide against Palestinians.

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Does the ICJ have the Legal Authority to Pronounce itself on the ... (EJIL: Talk!)

Jesse Lempel raises a profound issue in his recent post concerning the South African application for provisional measures against Israel in the Gaza ...

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Meeting between Foreign Minister Kamikawa and H.E. Judge ... (Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan)

Judge Joan E. Donoghue, President of the International Court of Justice (ICJ). The overview is as follows. Minister Kamikawa, mentioning that the “rule of ...

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ICJ genocide case against Israel: What South Africa argued on Day 1 (The Indian Express)

South Africa has argued that Israel, in its relentless assault on Gaza, has transgressed Article 2 of the 1948 Genocide Convention. Here is a brief summary ...

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ICJ hears South Africa's genocide case against Israel over Gaza war (Aljazeera.com)

South Africa accuses Israel of violating UN's 1948 Genocide Convention, established in the Holocaust's wake.

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Israel's Netanyahu condemns ICJ genocide case; Gazans return to ... (The Straits Times)

Three months of Israeli bombardment have laid much of the coastal enclave to waste, killing more than 23000 people. Read more at straitstimes.com.

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'Fighting a war..', says Israel rejecting South Africa's accusations on ... (Livemint)

In the hearing at ICJ at The Hague, Israeli lawyer Tal Becker also added that Israel is in a war of defence against Hamas, not against the Palestinian ...

ICJ genocide hearings against Israel offer hope for Palestinians ... (Anadolu Agency)

'States have a positive obligation to prevent and punish genocide and other atrocity crimes,' says organization's secretary general - Anadolu Ajansı.

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The ICJ cannot force Israel to cease its genocide in Palestine (CAGE)

The ICJ hearing is a welcome move as it will present compelling evidence of Israel's genocidal campaign. However, the 20 year experience of CAGE ...

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Japan Foreign Min. Kamikawa Meets with ICJ President (The Japan News)

Tokyo, Jan. 11 (Jiji Press)—Japanese Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa met with International Court of Justice President Joan Donoghue at the court in The ...

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South Africa tells International Court of Justice that Israel is ... (ABC News)

A continent away from the war in Gaza, South Africa accused Israel of committing genocide against the Palestinians and pleaded with the United Nations' top ...

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Live: Israel's response to South Africa's genocide case at the ICJ (Aljazeera.com)

People holding Palestinian flags and banner, gather in front of International Court of Justice (ICJ) to stage a pro-Palestinian demonstration on the opening ...

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South Africa lays out genocide case against Israel at ICJ (JURIST)

Following Hamas' Oct. 7 attack on Israeli civilians, Israeli forces have launched a full-blown military campaign in the Gaza Strip. Though South Africa is not ...

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Israel to present its defense against genocide claims on second day ... (The Times of Israel)

It says the Israel Defense Forces is targeting Hamas terrorists, not Palestinian civilians but that civilian casualties in the fighting are unavoidable as ...

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Israel says South Africa distorting the truth in ICJ genocide case (BBC News)

Its lawyer rebuffs South Africa's accusations while defending actions in Gaza at the UN's top court.

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Live: Israel fights 'genocide' charge as US-led strikes in Yemen ... (FRANCE 24)

Israel is not seeking "to destroy" the Palestinian people in its war in Gaza, top lawyer Tal Becker told the International Court of Justice on Friday, ...

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For Palestinians, ICJ genocide case against Israel is 'test for humanity' (The Straits Times)

People hold flags as pro-Palestinian protesters gather near the International Court of Justice (ICJ) as judges hear a request for emergency measures by ...

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Israel rejects accusations of genocide in Gaza war at ICJ hearing (Aljazeera.com)

Israel argued that there was a lack of evidence that proves 'genocidal intent' in its war on Gaza.

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Israel rejects genocide accusations at World Court (Reuters)

Israel on Friday rejected as "a grossly distorted story" accusations brought by South Africa at the U.N.'s top court that its military operation in Gaza is ...

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South Africa, Israel made their cases at the ICJ. What next? (The New Arab)

South Africa has asked the ICJ to call on Israel to "immediately suspend" its indiscriminate attacks on Gaza but will the global court endorse this?

Israel's ICJ defense 'not compelling', South African delegation says (Anadolu Agency)

Zane Dangor, a high-level South African delegate, says Israel failed to present a case that could debunk South African claims as 'genocide' case hearings ...

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Israel accuses South Africa of 'profound distortion' at ICJ genocide ... (The Guardian)

Israeli legal team calls South African accusation of genocidal acts in Gaza 'a partial and deeply flawed picture'

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Israel rebukes genocide allegations at ICJ (JURIST)

Following Hamas' Oct. 7 attack on Israeli civilians, Israeli forces have launched a full-blown military campaign in the Gaza Strip. Last month, South Africa ...

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Canadian, UK leaders reject premise of ICJ genocide case against ... (The Times of Israel)

Trudeau voices support for The Hague-based court -- but not South Africa's claims against Jewish state over Gaza war; Sunak quoted calling case 'completely ...

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Statement by Minister Joly on South Africa's case against Israel at ... (Canada.ca)

January 12, 2024 - Ottawa, Ontario - Global Affairs Canada. The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs today issued the following statement:.

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What to know about the International Court of Justice (The Business Times)

THE International Court of Justice (ICJ), the United Nations' highest judicial body, held two days of hearings this week in a case brought by South Africa ...

Lawfare No Bull: ICJ Hears South Africa's Oral Arguments in ... (Lawfare)

South Africa also argued that the court should grant the nine provisional measures requested in its complaint against Israel, including ordering the halt of ...

ICJ to begin deliberation as public hearing of South Africa's ... (Anadolu Agency)

South Africa accused Israeli authorities of perpetrating genocide against Palestinians in Gaza during military assault - Anadolu Ajansı.

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For Palestinians, ICJ genocide case against Israel is 'test for humanity' (Reuters)

Palestinians in the occupied West Bank welcomed the case brought by South Africa in the International Court of Justice accusing Israel of genocide, ...

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ICJ genocide case: What Israel argued on Day 2 (The Indian Express)

Israel invoked the Holocaust, argued self-defence, and claimed that South Africa was in league with Hamas. Here is a summary of its arguments before the ...

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