South Africa files genocide case against Israel at ICJ over Gaza conflict South Africa has submitted an application to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) seeking to initiate legal proceedings against Israel over allegations of genocide during its military operation in Gaza. The ICJ confirmed the submission, which accuses Israel of violating its obligations under the Genocide Convention and argues that its actions in Gaza are genocidal in nature. Over 21,507 people have been killed in Gaza since October 7, according to the enclave's Hamas-controlled Health Ministry. Among the dead are at...