South Africa files legal claim against Israel for genocide at UN court
Summary: South Africa has submitted a nearly 5,000-page legal document to the International Court of Justice, accusing Israel of genocide against Palestinians in Gaza. This filing is part of an ongoing case, with Israel denying the allegations.
The document outlines South Africa's main arguments, claiming Israel has a "special intent to commit genocide." The court has confirmed receipt of the filing, which comes amid ongoing military actions in northern Gaza.
Israel has until July 2025 to respond to the claims. Other countries, including Palestine, Spain, and Chile, have also expressed interest in joining the case.
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