The Latest Breaking News from ICJ

The International Court of Justice (ICJ) will be holding public hearings on 11-12 January at the Peace Palace in The Hague, the seat of the court, in a case brought by South Africa against Israel. South Africa has accused Israel of violating the 1948 Genocide Convention in its military bombardment…

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Israel’s plan for Palestinian resettlement is condemned as the ICJ confirms public hearings. Here is the latest:

This blog has now closed. You can read our full report on the latest developments in the Middle East here and all our coverage of the Israel-Gaza war here.

Israel’s decision to defend itself at the international court of justice will make it harder for it to brush aside any adverse finding

A spokesperson for Israel has slammed the case as 'absurd blood libel'

South Africa’s case might take years, but could add weight to growing international calls for Israel to stop the war.