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Israel at the International Court of Justice

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Legal Reckoning: South Africa vs. Israel at the World Court

This chapter examines the role of the International Court of Justice as it hears a case initiated by South Africa against Israel under the 1948 Genocide Convention. The discussion highlights parallels between the apartheid histories of both nations and the implications of this legal action for the Palestinian situation in Gaza. It also covers the court's provisional measures, emphasizing the urgent humanitarian needs amidst ongoing conflicts and the risk of genocide.

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