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International Court of Justice (ICJ), or World Court, to issue a ruling on South Africa's request for emergency measures against Israel, accusing it of state-led genocide in Gaza. ICJ ruling, scheduled for 12 pm GMT, to focus on an interim order compelling Israel to suspend military operations, not the merits of the genocide allegations. In the three-month-long conflict, Israel's campaign has displaced 1.9 million Palestinians, causing at least 25,900 deaths, according to Gaza officials. The offensive began in October after Hamas militants killed 1,200 people and took 240 hostages in southern Israel. Israel denies the allegations of genocide, calling them false and "grossly distorted," emphasizing efforts to minimize civilian casualties. ICJ rulings are final, but there's no enforcement mechanism. Israel expresses confidence that the ICJ will dismiss the charges, while Hamas pledges compliance with an ICJ ceasefire order if Israel reciprocates.

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South Africa's case presented by Ambassador Vusimuzi Madonsela emphasizes Israel's genocidal acts against Palestinians. Justice Minister Ronald Lamola argues that Israel's response to Hamas attacks on October 7 crossed a line. Adila Hassim lists "genocidal acts," including mass killings and bodily harm, as violations of the Genocide Convention. Lawyer Tembeka Ngcukaitobi accuses Israel's leaders of declaring genocidal intent explicitly. Professor John Dugard highlights that obligations under the Genocide Convention extend to the international community. Lawyer Max du Plessis cites UN bodies, human rights organizations, and states considering Israel's acts as genocidal. Israel argues self-defense against Hamas attacks and questions the jurisdiction of the ICJ. ICJ hearing adjourns after three hours of South Africa's case presentation. Hearing to resume to hear Israel's oral arguments. South Africa's legal representatives assert they don't have to determine Israel's guilt at this stage. Netanyahu deems South Africa's accusation an upside-down portrayal, accusing Hamas of war crimes. Lior Haiat, Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson, calls the hearing a show of hypocrisy. Netanyahu asserts Israel's fight against terrorists and maintains the right to defend itself until total victory. White House denies the basis for South Africa's genocide allegation against Israel. Possible ICJ ruling may pressure the U.S., Israel's main supporter, to reassess its stance. #icj #southafrica #israel #genocide

South Africa's case presented by Ambassador Vusimuzi Madonsela emphasizes Israel's genocidal acts against Palestinians. Justice Minister Ronald Lamola argues that Israel's response to Hamas attacks on October 7 crossed a line. Adila Hassim lists "genocidal acts," including mass killings and bodily harm, as violations of the Genocide Convention. Lawyer Tembeka Ngcukaitobi accuses Israel's leaders of declaring genocidal intent explicitly. Professor John Dugard highlights that obligations under the Genocide Convention extend to the international community. Lawyer Max du Plessis cites UN bodies, human rights organizations, and states considering Israel's acts as genocidal. Israel argues self-defense against Hamas attacks and questions the jurisdiction of the ICJ. ICJ hearing adjourns after three hours of South Africa's case presentation. Hearing to resume to hear Israel's oral arguments. South Africa's legal representatives assert they don't have to determine Israel's guilt at this stage. Netanyahu deems South Africa's accusation an upside-down portrayal, accusing Hamas of war crimes. Lior Haiat, Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson, calls the hearing a show of hypocrisy. Netanyahu asserts Israel's fight against terrorists and maintains the right to defend itself until total victory. White House denies the basis for South Africa's genocide allegation against Israel. Possible ICJ ruling may pressure the U.S., Israel's main supporter, to reassess its stance. #icj #southafrica #israel #genocide