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Brazil joins South Africa's genocide case at ICJ against Israel

The move is largely symbolic, signifying only that whatever construction emerges from the court's eventual judgment will be equally binding upon Brazil.

 Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva gestures as he meets with Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez (not pictured) at the Planalto Palace in Brasilia, Brazil, March 6, 2024.
THE WRITER meets children in Soweto. He describes unimaginable poverty in such townships, and decades-long stagnation among disadvantaged populations.

South Africa is not its government: The other side Israel does not know about - opinion

Palestinians displaced by the Israeli military offensive take shelter in a tent camp, as Israeli forces escalate operations around Gaza City, in Gaza City, September 2, 2025.

New study debunks Gaza genocide claims, finds flaws in UN, int'l reporting on war

PALESTINIANS WHO fled Rafah, after the IDF began evacuating civilians ahead of a threatened assault, travel in Khan Yunis in 2024.

Israel is committing genocide in Gaza, global scholars association says


Israel probably missed chance to flip narrative at ICC, but still has chance at ICJ - analysis

The volatile mix of politics and law is always a piece of international court cases, but when cases are on the fence, the impact of that mix looms larger.

 Benjamin Netanyahu in front of the ICC headquarters (illustrative).

ICJ seat goes to Jordan's UN Ambassador Mahmoud Hmoud

Jordanian diplomat Mahmoud Hmoud was elected to serve on the ICJ, filling the vacancy left by Nawaf Salam of Lebanon.

 International Court of Justice (ICJ) holds a hearing to allow parties to give their views on the legal consequences of Israel's 'occupation' of the Palestinian territories before eventually issuing a non-binding legal opinion in The Hague, Netherlands, February 19, 2024.

Norway wealth fund will not ban Israeli companies in what it claims is Palestine occupied territory

Only companies that can be linked to the violation of international law will be excluded from the Norwegian wealth fund's portfolio, parliament decided.

 View of entrance to Norway's central bank in Oslo, April 20, 2023.

'Sorry I don't have a plane to give you,' South Africa's Ramaphosa tells Trump mid-trade talks

Rhamposa is in the US to persuade Trump to make deals with his country rather than scold and punish it.

 South African President Cyril Ramaphosa briefs the media on South Africa's G20 presidency for 2025 at the parliament in Cape Town, South Africa, December 3, 2024.

'World failed Palestinian people': South Africa to ICJ

The only certainty that the Palestinian people have is that tomorrow is going to be worse said the South African representative at the ICJ hearing. 

 A Palestinian demonstrator holds a sign thanking South Africa for its support during a protest in Amman, Jordan.

Why Israel’s ICJ boycott could undermine its recent legal winning streak - analysis

Despite recent court victories, Israel’s ICJ boycott over Gaza aid hearings could muddy its global image.

 Benjamin Netanyahu in front of the ICC headquarters (illustrative).

WATCH : Israel's aid blockade 'targets life' in Gaza, Palestinian delegation tells ICJ

Israel did not participate in the hearings, which focused on the question of whether Israel acted against its commitments in banning UNRWA.

 People hold Palestinian flags and placards outside The International Court of Justice, in The Hague, Netherlands, April 28, 2025

UN's Guterres is whitewashing UNRWA's part in October 7 massacre, Israeli FM says

"At this very moment, the ICJ is beginning deliberations in another shameful proceeding against Israel," Sa'ar said.

 Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar accuses UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres of whitewashing UNRWA's alleged terror ties, April 28, 2025.

What does Israel’s six month delay of ICJ genocide case mean? - analysis

There are unlikely to be any major new consequences against Israel legally or diplomatically regarding the genocide allegations before sometime in 2026.

 IRELAND HAS joined South Africa in its accusations of genocide at Israel. Here, jurist Malcolm Shaw looks on at the ICJ during a ruling on South Africa’s request to order a halt to Israel’s Rafah offensive in Gaza in May.

Maldives bans Israelis from entering the country over Gaza war

The move reflects the Maldives' "firm stance" against the ongoing atrocities committed by Israel against the Palestinian people, President Muizzi said.

 Illustration of Israeli passport against backdrop of Maldives Islands.

Nicaragua withdraws intervention request in South Africa's ICJ case

To date, Libya, Mexico, “Palestine,” Spain, Turkey, Chile, the Maldives, Bolivia, Cuba, Ireland and Belize have initiated proceedings to intervene in the case under Articles 62 and 63.

 IRELAND HAS joined South Africa in its accusations of genocide at Israel. Here, jurist Malcolm Shaw looks on at the ICJ during a ruling on South Africa’s request to order a halt to Israel’s Rafah offensive in Gaza in May.