"Israel to Contest South Africa's Genocide Allegations at The Hague"

South Africa has filed a case at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) accusing Israel of committing genocide against Palestinians in Gaza, following Israel's bombardment that resulted in over 22,000 deaths. The case alleges that Israel's actions are intended to destroy a substantial part of the Palestinian group, in violation of the Genocide Convention. Israel has dismissed the charges as legally meritless. The ICJ's ruling could have significant implications, potentially obligating all signatories of the Genocide Convention to act to prevent further acts of genocide by Israel. The case is being watched closely as it unfolds in the international legal arena.