BBC News Africa | What is South Africa’s genocide case against Israel at the ICJ? BBC Africa @BBCAfrica | Uploaded January 2024 | Updated October 2024, 1 day ago.
The International Court of Justice is holding the first hearing of a case presented by South Africa, in which Israel is accused of committing a genocide against Palestinians in Gaza.

Israel has forcefully rejected the accusation, claiming it's acting in
self-defense.

The BBC's Diplomatic Correspondent, Paul Adams, explains the arguments presented by both sides and what is the legal threshold for the crime of genocide.


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