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From the Liveblog of
Thursday, January 11, 2024
From the Liveblog of
Thursday, January 11, 2024
WATCH: Hearing begins at The Hague in case accusing Israel of Gaza ‘genocide’
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People prepare to install an 'October 7 massacre' banner outside the International Court of Justice prior to a hearing in The Hague, Netherlands, Jan. 11, 2024 (AP Photo/Patrick Post)
Proceedings begin at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) at The Hague, where Israel is being accused of committing “genocidal” acts during its war against Hamas in Gaza.
The hearing can be watched here and below.
South Africa has lodged an urgent appeal to the court to force Israel to “immediately suspend” its military operations in the Strip.
In its application to the ICJ, South Africa based its accusation both on actions taken by Israel throughout the war and controversial comments made by Israeli officials regarding Palestinians in Gaza and how they should be treated.
Read more: ‘We should be worried’: Israel faces peril at The Hague in Gaza ‘genocide’ case
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