Today, Explained Israel at the International Court of Justice
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Jan 29, 2024 
Molly Quell, a reporter specializing in the International Court of Justice, and Robert Blecher from the International Crisis Group, delve into the significant case where South Africa has brought Israel to court over genocide claims. They discuss the wide-ranging implications of the court's provisional ruling and its reflections on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Additionally, they analyze the mixed reactions from Gaza and Israel, the urgent humanitarian needs, and the evolving role of non-Western nations in international legal discourse.
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South Africa vs. Israel at the ICJ
- South Africa brought a case against Israel at the ICJ under the 1948 Genocide Convention.
- This is due to their shared experience with apartheid and a sense of kinship with Palestinians.
Defining Genocide
- The Genocide Convention outlaws more than just genocide itself, including incitement and complicity.
- South Africa argues that Israel's actions, rhetoric, and failure to prevent civilian deaths constitute genocide.
ICJ and Genocide
- The ICJ rarely rules on genocide; the only prior instance involved Bosnia vs. Serbia.
- This case centered on Serbia's failure to prevent the Srebrenica massacre.