South Africa's genocide case against Israel
South Africa's genocide case against Israel was brought before the International Court of Justice (ICJ) on 29 December 2023 by South Africa regarding Israel's conduct in the Gaza Strip as part of the Israel–Hamas war. The case is officially known as Application of the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide in the Gaza Strip .
Public hearings will be held at the Peace Palace in The Hague
South Africa's genocide case against Israel at the ICJ, the Hague, 12 January 2024
International Court of Justice
The International Court of Justice is the only international court that adjudicates general disputes between nations, and gives advisory opinions on international legal issues. It is one of the six organs of the United Nations (UN), and is located in The Hague, Netherlands.
The Peace Palace, the seat of the court
The Peace Palace in The Hague, Netherlands, seat of the ICJ
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South Africa's case alleging Israel's violation of the Genocide Convention in Gaza, the Hague, 12 January 2024