What is the genocide case against Israel in the world court?

Claire Parker and Emily Rauhala

Jan 12, 2024 – 11.26am

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Israel appeared before the International Court of Justice in The Hague on Thursday to face accusations it is committing genocide in Gaza in a case that could impact the trajectory of the war.

South Africa, which brought the case, alleges that Israel is violating international law by committing and failing to prevent genocidal acts “to destroy Palestinians in Gaza.”

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