"UN Court to Hear Case on Germany's Alleged Role in Israel-Gaza Conflict"

The United Nations' top court is holding preliminary hearings in a case brought by Nicaragua, accusing Germany of facilitating Israel's actions in the Israel-Hamas conflict in Gaza, seeking an end to German military and other aid to Israel. Germany denies the accusations and asserts it has not breached the genocide convention or international humanitarian law. The case indirectly targets Israel's military campaign in Gaza, with growing calls for allies to stop supplying arms to Israel as its offensive continues. The court's decision is expected to take weeks, and the case is likely to continue for years.