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Ronald Lamola: Is South Africa's genocide case against Israel a geo-political game changer?

Jan 31, 2024
South African justice minister Ronald Lamola discusses the historic victory of the preliminary ruling from the ICJ on the Gaza War, the deep suspicion between Israel and South Africa, the hypocrisy in international justice, and potential political motives behind South Africa's genocide case against Israel.
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  • The International Court of Justice's preliminary ruling on South Africa's genocide case against Israel could be a potential game changer in the geopolitical landscape.
  • The case highlights the deep divisions in global attitudes towards justice, security, and multilateral action.

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Historic ruling by the International Court of Justice

The International Court of Justice issued a preliminary ruling on the case presented by South Africa, which accused Israel of genocide in the Gaza Strip. While Israel rejected the accusation, citing its right to self-defense, the court ordered Israel to take measures to prevent genocide and ordered a full hearing of the case. The ruling was hailed as an historic victory by South Africa, as it affirmed an international rule-based order and put pressure on Israel to comply with the court's order.

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