"South Africa Urges UN Court to Address Allegations of Genocide in Gaza"

South Africa accuses Israel of genocide at the International Court of Justice, urging the court to halt Israel's military campaign in Gaza. South Africa argues that Israel's actions in Gaza constitute genocide, while Israel dismisses the case as "absurd blood libel." The court is considering South Africa's request for provisional measures to protect the rights of Palestinians in Gaza, with Israel scheduled to deliver its response. The case marks the first time the Jewish state is being tried under the Genocide Convention, and has drawn strong reactions from various countries and international bodies.