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South Africa has presented a case to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) alleging that Israel’s attacks on Gaza amount to genocide. The case centers on the killing of 23,210 Palestinians, mostly women and children, and the displacement of 85% of Palestinians. South Africa argues that Israeli forces were often aware that their bombings would cause significant civilian casualties and that they targeted safe zones, mosques, hospitals, schools, and refugee camps. The Israeli government rejects these allegations and argues that its attacks are directed at Hamas soldiers, not civilians. The ICJ will decide whether the allegations are plausible and may order an interim ceasefire and steps to prevent genocide. If the court rules in favor of South Africa, it would be a major development in international law, but enforcement of the ruling is uncertain. The case could influence smaller powers and put countries like Australia in a difficult position.

  • @blahsay
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    10 months ago

    Anyone have any idea why a kleptoctracy like South Africa is jumping in here?

    It’s not like they blinked an eye when Russia invaded Ukraine and shipped off their kids. Far bigger conflict too. Not to mention a dozen African genocides.

    • @alienanimals
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      610 months ago

      It is interesting that South Africa ignored the genocide happening in Ukraine, but throws a fit over the genocide of Palestinians. It’s easy to realize that both genocides are bad, but why does South Africa only care about one?

      • @ikidd
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        010 months ago

        Because apartheid?