Summary
- Israel denies committing genocide in Gaza, stating it targets only Hamas militants and attempts to spare civilians.
- South Africa seeks a ceasefire in Gaza and accuses Israel of threatening the survival of Palestinians.
- The International Court of Justice has the power to enforce measures but does not have its own enforcement apparatus.
- South Africa’s legal campaign against Israel is rooted in issues central to its identity, comparing Israeli policies to its own history under apartheid.
