Pro-Israel protesters display images of hostages outside ICJ in The Hague

Crowds of pro-Israel protesters gather outside the International Court of Justice in The Hague as Israel’s legal team offers its response to accusations brought by South Africa at the UN’s top court that it is committing genocide in its war against Hamas in Gaza.

The demonstrators hold large banners with images of the hostages still held by Hamas and other terror groups in Gaza, including 12-month-old Kfir Bibas, who will turn one later this month.

The demonstration also features a long table set for a traditional Friday night dinner, the likes of which is enjoyed by Jews across the world each week.

The table has one seat for every hostage still held in Gaza as a reminder of their absence.

Pictures of the hostages kidnapped during the October 7 Hamas onslaught in Israel are placed behind a table set during a protest outside the International Court of Justice in The Hague, Netherlands, Friday, January 12, 2024. (AP Photo/Patrick Post)

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