After days of confusion, Trudeau government says it will abide by ICJ on genocide case against Israel

Canada will abide by all rulings arising from South Africa’s genocide case against Israel at the International Court of Justice (ICJ), officials at Global Affairs Canada have told CBC News. The clarification comes after days of confusion over statements issued Friday by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Foreign Minister Mélanie Joly in response to South Africa's claim.

After days of confusion, Trudeau government says it will abide by ICJ on genocide case against Israel
Minister of Foreign Affairs Melanie Joly  and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau hold a press conference following their participation in the Francophonie Summit in Djerba, Tunisia on Sunday, Nov. 20, 2022.

Canada will abide by all rulings arising from South Africa’s genocide case against Israel at the International Court of Justice (ICJ), officials at Global Affairs Canada have told CBC News. The clarification comes after days of confusion over statements issued Friday by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Foreign Minister Mélanie Joly in response to South Africa's claim.