insert_link Opinion Pieces South Africa’s Legal Quest at the World Court Could Further Banish Israel Early into the Israel-Hamas war: a burst water pipe amid the annihilation of Gaza, Oct. 10, 2023. South Africa has filed a lawsuit with the International Court of Justice alleging that Israel is intentionally committing genocide in Gaza. The bar is high to prove it, experts say. MOHAMMED BABA/MSF By Damilola Banjo via PassBlue The Genocide Convention was codified in 1948 in response to the atrocities committed against Jewish people and others […] todayJanuary 11, 2024 5
insert_link Opinion Pieces South Africa is taking Israel to court for genocide in Palestine. What does it mean for the war in Gaza? By Donald Rothwell, Australian National University South Africa has taken Israel to the International Court of Justice (ICJ, also known as the World Court) in The Hague claiming genocide has been committed against Palestinians during the Gaza conflict. A charge of genocide before the court in the midst of a heated armed conflict is exceptional. Likewise, the significance of South Africa’s claim against Israel has immense cultural, diplomatic, historical, […] todayJanuary 11, 2024 3
insert_link South Africa The African Christian Democratic Party says South Africa won’t be able to prove Israel has the necessary genocidal intent The African Christian Democratic Party believes South Africa will not be able to prove that Israel has the necessary genocidal intent against the Palestinian people as required by the Genocide Convention. The International Court of Justice in The Hague in the Netherlands will hear South Africa’s genocide case against Israel today and tomorrow. ACDP leader, Kenneth Meshoe, says the South African government could have played a far more constructive role […] todayJanuary 11, 2024 15
insert_link Namibia Namibia has expressed solidarity with South Africa in its initiative to bring Israel before the International Court of Justice Namibia has expressed solidarity with South Africa in its initiative to bring Israel before the International Court of Justice with the goal of halting its military activities in Gaza. The proceedings will take place at the ICJ in The Hague, Netherlands. Penda Naanda, the Executive Director of International Relations and Cooperation, made this announcement. todayJanuary 11, 2024 9
insert_link World Blinken tells Israel civilian toll in Gaza far too high The AFP news agency reports that US Secretary of State Antony Blinken says Israel must stop undercutting the ability of Palestinians to govern themselves. Following a meeting Tuesday with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Blinken called on Israel to ease the toll on civilians in Gaza. todayJanuary 10, 2024 8
insert_link Opinion Pieces South Africa’s genocide case against Israel: expert sets out what to expect from the International Court of Justice By Magnus Killander, University of Pretoria The International Court of Justice (ICJ) will be holding public hearings on 11-12 January at the Peace Palace in The Hague, the seat of the court, in a case brought by South Africa against Israel. South Africa has accused Israel of violating the 1948 Genocide Convention in its military bombardment and siege of Gaza, which started after the deadly 7 October Hamas attack […] todayJanuary 9, 2024 18
insert_link World US top diplomat calls for Palestinian statehood on visit to Middle East US Secretary of State Antony Blinken says he supports the "establishment of an independent Palestinian state" as he heads for another visit to Israel amid its war with Hamas. On his fourth trip to the Middle East since the October 7th attacks, America's top diplomat warned all parties against an escalation in violence, promising to use his leverage to try to protect civilians, help deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza, and […] todayJanuary 9, 2024 12
insert_link 5 1 Oshiwambo Ovatoolinghundana 2 vadipaelelwa moshitopolwa shili momakuyunguto shaGaza Ovatoolinghundana veli 2 okwa lopotwa vadipawa omanga umwe afiwa aehamekwa pefimbo loiponokela yomewangadjo oyo ya didilikwa moumbuwanhu shitopolwa sha Gaza okudja komatanga Israeli onghela. Ombelewa yetanga lo Hamas mo Gaza momukanda oo yapitifa oya popya kutya, ovatoolinghundana ovatongololwa nomadina Hamza Al-Dahdouh oshoyo Mustafa Thuraya, ovo osheendifo shavo shadengwa ko boma yetanga la Israeli pefimbo vahangwa tava toola eenghundana momudingonoko wa Rafah moumbuwanhu wa Palestin. Omutoolinghundana Hamza Al-Dahdouh okwa lopotwa ali […] todayJanuary 8, 2024 21 1 5
insert_link World Another delay on Gaza at the U.N Security Council Further delays at the U.N Security Council on Thursday as diplomats continue to negotiate a resolution on Gaza. For days now council members have been meeting behind closed doors to come to some agreement as the world's eyes remain fixed on the council to take decisive action on the matter. Jody Jacobs reports from the United Nations. todayDecember 22, 2023 6