"Israel to Face Genocide Allegations at UN Court Amid Rising Global Tensions"

South Africa has filed a case at the International Court of Justice (ICJ), accusing Israel of committing genocide in Gaza. The case is based on the 1948 Genocide Convention, and South Africa seeks legally binding rulings against Israel, including reparations and cessation of hostilities. Israel has rejected the allegations, calling the case a "blood libel" and confirming its intent to defend itself in court. The case adds to other high-profile genocide cases at the ICJ, including those involving Ukraine against Russia and Gambia against Myanmar. The ICJ and the International Criminal Court (ICC), both located in The Hague, have distinct functions, with the ICC also investigating the Israel-Palestinian conflict but without having issued any arrest warrants to date.