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Jan 11 2024
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A top U.N. court opens hearings on genocide charges against Israel
THE HAGUE, Netherlands — Judges at the International Court of Justice on Thursday opened two days of legal arguments in a case filed by South Africa accusing Israel of genocide in its Gaza war. Israel rejects the allegation. Lawyers for South Africa will ask judges at Thursday's hearings to impose binding preliminary orders on Israel, including an immediate halt to Israel's military campaign
NPR Fact CheckJan 04 2024
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British lawyer to defend Israel from Gaza genocide claims in The Hague
A British lawyer will defend Israel at the International Court of Justice in the Hague next week against South Africa’s accusation that the Jewish state is perpetrating genocide against the Palestinians in its ongoing war with Hamas in Gaza. Professor Malcolm Shaw KC, who will present Israel’s defense against the charges next week, is a leading expert on territorial disputes and a published
The Times of IsraelJan 28 2024
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World leaders react to International Court's decision on if Israel is committing genocide in Gaza strip
(The Hague) -- The International Court Of Justice's interim ruling in South Africa's genocide case against Israel is drawing mixed reaction from the international community.
Israel called the decision outrageous. South Africa called the decision a victory for international law. The U.S., UK, Canada and Germany all supported the decision but did not call for an immediate ceasefire.
WZFG The FlagJan 26 2024
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ICJ ruling in Gaza genocide case renews calls to end Israel arms transfers
Advocates urge countries to suspend arms sales to Israel after top UN court says risk of genocide in Gaza plausible. Rights advocates and legal experts have welcomed the International Court of Justice’s decision ordering Israel to take “all measures within its power” to prevent acts that could amount to genocide against Palestinians in the Gaza Strip. While it stopped short of explicitly
Al JazeeraJan 25 2024
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ICJ to Announce Interim Ruling Friday on South Africa’s Genocide Case Against Israel
The International Court of Justice has announced it will deliver an interim ruling on Friday in South Africa’s genocide case against Israel. South Africa has asked the court to impose a number of emergency measures, including ordering a halt to Israel’s assault on Gaza. This comes as a new poll in the United States shows more than a third of Americans now believe Israel is committing genocide
Democracy Now!Dec 31 2023
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Netanyahu Says South Africa Wrong To Accuse Israel Of 'Genocide' In Gaza
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu calls South Africa's accusation of "genocide" in the Gaza Strip "false", after Pretoria launched a case at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) against Israel. Fighting between Israel and Hamas was triggered by the Palestinian militant group's unprecedented attack on Israel on October 7 that left 1,140 people dead, mostly civilians, and 250 people
Barron'sJan 24 2024
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Hague-based ICJ says it will deliver interim ruling in Israel genocide case on Friday
Judges at The Hague-based International Court of Justice will rule on Friday whether or not they will grant emergency measures against Israel following accusations by South Africa that the Israeli military operation in Gaza is a state-led “genocide.” The United Nations’ top court issues a statement saying the 17-judge panel will hand down its ruling in court on January 26 at 1200 GMT, or 2 p.m
The Times of IsraelJan 12 2024
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Israel blasts allegations of genocide against Palestinians at top U.N. court hearing
Lawyers defending Israel against allegations of genocide look on during hearings at the International Court of Justice in The Hague. Accused of committing genocide against Palestinians, Israel insisted at the United Nations’ highest court Friday that its war in Gaza was a legitimate defense of its people and that it was Hamas that was guilty of genocide. Israel described the allegations
Los Angeles TimesJan 12 2024
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With Genocide Case Against Israel, South Africa Challenges Western-led Order
After arguing its genocide case against Israel at the International Court of Justice, South Africa won praise among pro-Palestinian activists globally for standing up against Israel’s war in Gaza and what many saw as the interests of Western countries. At home, where satisfaction with the government is low, many South Africans applauded their leaders for taking a stand. Gatherings were
New York Times (News)Jan 11 2024
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‘Hypocritical’ South Africa backing ‘monsters’ bent on actual genocide, Netanyahu charges
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accuses South Africa of “representing monsters” and “accusing Israel of genocide while it is fighting genocide,” saying its case at the Hague is evidence of a “world turned upside down.” “A terror organization carries out the worst crime against the Jewish people since the Holocaust, and now comes along someone to defend them in the name of the Holocaust,” he
The Times of Israel