Today, Explained cover image

Today, Explained

Israel at the International Court of Justice

Jan 29, 2024
26:14
Snipd AI
Discussion on the intense media attention and public interest surrounding the war between Israel and Hamas at the International Court of Justice; recent ruling by the International Court of Justice stating a plausible risk of genocide in Gaza and ordering Israel to take preventive measures; exploration of the definition of genocide and allegations made by South Africa; Israel's obligations under the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide; disappointment and political consequences following the ruling of the International Court of Justice on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
Read more

Podcast summary created with Snipd AI

Quick takeaways

  • The International Court of Justice ruled that there is a plausible risk of genocide occurring in Gaza and ordered Israel to prevent and punish acts of genocide, highlighting the shift in international discourse surrounding Israel-Palestine.
  • South Africa, recognizing the plight of Palestinians and drawing parallels with their own history of apartheid, initiated the case against Israel under the 1948 Genocide Convention, presenting evidence of Israeli military action, incitement to commit genocide, and obstruction of humanitarian aid in Gaza.

Deep dives

International Court of Justice and Genocide in Gaza

The International Court of Justice ruled on provisional measures relating to the case of genocide being committed in Gaza. The court found there is a plausible risk of genocide occurring and ordered Israel to take steps to prevent and punish acts of genocide. Israel is required to allow in humanitarian aid, report back to the court, and ensure the protection of civilians and civilian infrastructure. While this is not a definitive ruling on the occurrence of genocide, it has significant political consequences and highlights the shift in international discourse surrounding Israel-Palestine.

Get the Snipd
podcast app

Unlock the knowledge in podcasts with the podcast player of the future.
App store bannerPlay store banner

AI-powered
podcast player

Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features

Discover
highlights

Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode

Save any
moment

Hear something you like? Tap your headphones to save it with AI-generated key takeaways

Share
& Export

Send highlights to Twitter, WhatsApp or export them to Notion, Readwise & more

AI-powered
podcast player

Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features

Discover
highlights

Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode