"Israel Prepares for Hague Showdown as South Africa Accuses It of Genocide"

South Africa has initiated a legal case against Israel at the International Court of Justice (ICJ), accusing Israel of committing genocide in its military operations in Gaza. The case, which hinges on the 1948 Genocide Convention, could take years to resolve and involves high-stakes legal arguments and potential interim orders. Israel has rejected the allegations and has decided to defend itself in court, citing a strong case on their part. The ICJ will conduct public hearings and consider preliminary measures while the full case is being examined. This case adds to other significant genocide cases at the ICJ, including those involving Ukraine against Russia and Gambia against Myanmar.