South Africa's Genocide Convention Case Against Israel

South Africa has filed a case in the International Court of Justice (ICJ) against Israel, alleging violations of the Genocide Convention. South Africa argues that Israel has plausibly violated the convention by committing acts including killings, displacement, and incitement to genocide against Palestinians in Gaza. South Africa's case focuses on the scale of devastation and the compilation of comments made by Israeli government and civil society actors that dehumanize Palestinians. Israel's defense asserts that its actions are not genocidal, but rather a response to Hamas attacks and that the necessary intent for genocide is not present. The ICJ is expected to issue a decision on provisional measures by the end of the month.