UN top court hears genocide allegation against Israel

Updated On: 12 January, 2024 06:43 AM IST | The Hague | Agencies

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Israeli sympathisers at a demonstration during the hearing

The United Nations’ top court opened hearings Thursday into South Africa’s allegation that Israel’s war with Hamas amounts to genocide against Palestinians, a claim that Israel has strongly denied. South Africa is initially asking the International Court of Justice to order an immediate suspension of Israel’s military offensive in the Gaza Strip as part of a case that is likely to take years to resolve.

A protestor holds a Palestinian flag during a demonstration. Pics/AP