South Africa is preparing to take a major step in the global debate over the conflict between Israel and Gaza. The country plans to present evidence to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) that accuses Israel of committing war crimes and genocide against the Palestinian people. This comes as part of a lawsuit that South Africa started late last year, which argues that Israel’s actions in Gaza are not just acts of war but attempts to wipe out a large part of the Palestinian population.
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa’s office announced that the country will submit a detailed document to the ICJ next month, outlining their case against Israel. This move comes as tensions between Israel and Gaza, ruled by the militant group Hamas, have remained high for nearly a year.
The Background: A Brutal Conflict
The conflict began when Hamas launched a surprise attack on Israel in October last year, resulting in the deaths of 1,200 Israelis. In response, Israel declared war...
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