South Africa launches a authorized battle towards Israel on the high court docket of the United Nations.
Israel’s warfare on Gaza has killed tens of 1000’s of Palestinians and compelled most others from their houses.
Now, it will should reply to expenses of genocide in a court docket of regulation.
South Africa is launching a case towards Israel on the Worldwide Courtroom of Justice (ICJ) – the United Nations’ highest authorized physique.
Whereas a last ruling might be years away, the ICJ may make a provisional order for Israel to finish its marketing campaign in a matter of weeks.
So how important would that be? And can it assist convey an finish to the battle?
Presenter: Adrian Finighan
Friends:
Ahmed Abofoul – a world lawyer and authorized researcher at Al-Haq, a number one Palestinian human rights organisation
Chris Gunness – a former spokesman for the UN Aid and Works Company for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA)
Adama Dieng – a former UN particular adviser on the prevention of genocide and a particular adviser to the Workplace of the Prosecutor on the Worldwide Legal Courtroom