South Africa's Case Against Israel in the World Court

South Africa has filed charges of genocide against Israel in the International Court of Justice. The motivation behind this move lies in South Africa's long history of solidarity with Palestinians, dating back to their struggle against apartheid. The ANC, driven by both internal and external pressures, sees the case as a galvanizing force for South Africans, who identify Israeli apartheid with their own experiences of apartheid. Additionally, South Africa's well-organized BDS movement and vocal protest movement around Palestine have played a crucial role in pushing for this legal action. The case represents an opportunity for South Africa to demonstrate its activist lawyer tradition and to showcase the country's progressive values.