Israel went on trial Thursday at the United Nations' International Court of Justice, accused by South Africa of committing the crime of genocide with its ongoing military operation against Hamas in the Gaza Strip.
On December 29, South Africa became the first country to file a suit against Israel alleging that its operations in Gaza constitute genocide.
During Thursday's opening session, South Africa laid out its allegations and asked the court to order an immediate halt to Israel's military operations in Gaza.
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WNU Editor: Israel has responded .... Netanyahu condemns ICJ genocide case; Gazans return to wasteland in north (Reuters).
Update: The U.S. is in an uncomfortable position .... In Genocide Case Against Israel at The Hague, the U.S. Is the Unnamed Co-Conspirator (The Intercept).
Update #2: Here are the key takeaways on day one .... Israel genocide hearing day 1: Key takeaways (The Hill).
Update #3: South African lawyer's speech accusing Israel of genocide at ICJ is in the video below.
South Africa Accuses Israel Of Genocide At The United Nations' International Court Of Justice
Live updates: UN top court hears genocide allegation as Israel focuses fighting in central Gaza -- AP
Live-Israel-Hamas war: ICJ hears South Africa's genocide case -- DW
South Africa tells the UN top court Israel is committing genocide in Gaza as a landmark case begins -- AP
South Africa accuses Israel at ICJ of breaching Genocide Convention -- France 24
At World Court, South Africa accuses Israel of genocide in Gaza -- Reuters
Israel officials support Gaza destruction, court hears -- BBC
Israel shows ‘chilling’ intent to commit genocide in Gaza, South Africa tells UN court -- The Guardian
South Africa accuses Israel of ‘chilling’ intent to commit genocide in Gaza during landmark court case -- The Independent
South Africa accuses Israel of genocide as hearing at UN's top court begins -- SKY News
South Africa Accuses Israel of Genocide in U.N. Court -- WSJ
South Africa tells International Court of Justice that Israel is committing genocide in Gaza as landmark case begins -- ABC News Australia
What is South Africa’s genocide case against Israel at the ICJ? -- BBC
South Africa’s genocide case against Israel: How will the ICJ decide? -- Al Jazeera
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