International Court of Justice Hearing South Africa's Case Against Israel for Genocide

governance · January 2024 · The Hague, Netherlands

The International Court of Justice (ICJ) has accepted jurisdiction to hear South Africa's preliminary case accusing Israel of genocide. The ICJ is currently accepting briefs from member states, with several countries joining South Africa's side. The case may take several years before trial, with provisional measures issued to prevent further harm.

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• “In January, 2024, The ICJ heard South Africa’s preliminary case against Israel for genocide... The ICJ determined it had jurisdiction to hear the case... The Court will accept briefs... A number of States have already applied to join this legal action.” — The Islands Grapevine – July 11th, 2024 (July 11th, 2024)

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