"UN Court Hears Israel's Defense Against Genocide Allegations"

Israel defended itself at the International Court of Justice against allegations of genocide in Gaza, brought by South Africa. Israel vehemently denied the accusations, stating it is acting in legitimate self-defense, while South Africa argued that the scale of destruction in Gaza and the targeting of civilians amount to genocide. The case, which has drawn international attention and protesters, goes to the core of the Israel-Palestine conflict and evokes issues central to South Africa's own identity.