Gallant slams ICJ for not throwing out South Africa’s genocide case

Defense Minister Yoav Gallant hits out at the International Court of Justice, saying Israel “does not need to be lectured on morality” while fighting Hamas in Gaza.

“The International Court of Justice in The Hague went above and beyond, when it granted South Africa’s antisemitic request to discuss the claim of genocide in Gaza, and now refuses to reject the petition outright,” he says in a statement.

“Those who seek justice, will not find it on the leather chairs of the court chambers in The Hague — they will find it in the Hamas tunnels in Gaza, where 136 hostages are held, and where those who murdered our children are hiding,” Gallant continues. “They will find it in the ‘Spirit of the IDF,’ a document that outlines the values and conduct of our moral and professional soldiers.”

He also vows Israel “will never forget” the Hamas-led terror onslaught on October 7, while pledging Israeli forces will continue working to “dismantle” Hamas and return the hostages.