Friday, 17 May 2024

Israel responds to UN's top court after South Africa's call to halt Rafah offensive

 Israel responds to UN's top court

  • The UN's top court is hearing a response from Israel to South African allegations that its assault on Rafah is an escalation of a campaign of genocide in Gaza

  • It is the second day of two days of hearings at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) with South Africa's lawyers outlining their case on Thursday

  • Israel has said the Rafah offensive is key to defeating Hamas following the 7 October attacks

  • Israel has previously highlighted its "unwavering" commitment to upholding international law and called South Africa's case "wholly unfounded"

  • The ICJ can make legally binding rulings in disputes between countries, but has little way of enforcing its orders

  • This is a live stream-only page, with no text updates. You can watch the proceedings by clicking the play button at the top of this page

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