"UN Court Ruling on South Africa's Request to Halt Israel's Gaza Offensive and ICJ Genocide Case"

The United Nations' top court will issue a decision on South Africa's request for interim orders in a genocide case against Israel, including a request for Israel to halt its offensive in Gaza. South Africa alleges that Israel's military action in its war with Hamas in Gaza amounts to genocide, a claim strongly rejected by Israel. The court's ruling, set for Friday, will not be on the merits of South Africa's claims, but rather on whether provisional measures should be granted. Israel's compliance with any such measures remains uncertain, as it has vowed to press ahead with the offensive.