South Africa prepares genocide case against Israel at International Court of Justice
Summary: South Africa's legal team is preparing to submit a detailed case to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) by the October 28 deadline, alleging that Israel is committing genocide in Gaza. The submission includes hundreds of pages of evidence aimed at proving Israel's intent to depopulate Gaza through military actions.
Recent statements from Israeli officials, including calls for the migration of Palestinians, are cited as evidence of genocidal intent. South African diplomats argue that these remarks, combined with the high number of casualties in Gaza, support their case that Israel's actions exceed a proportional military response.
The case is unprecedented as it addresses ongoing allegations of genocide in real-time, rather than retrospectively. If accepted, it could set a significant legal precedent regarding state responsibility for genocide under international law. Israel has until July 2025 to respond to the allegations.
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