Israel must take steps to prevent genocide in Gaza, UN court says in ruling on temporary measures
The top court for the United Nations on Friday ordered Israel to take measures to prevent and punish direct incitement of genocide in its war in Gaza, although it stopped short of ordering a ceasefire in a case brought forth by South Africa.
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![Pro-Israel activists gather near the International Court of Justice, or World Court, in The Hague, Netherlands, Friday, Jan. 26, 2024. The United Nations' top court has decided not to throw out genocide charges against Israel for its military offensive in Gaza. That is part of a preliminary decision in a case that goes to the core of one of the world's most intractable conflicts. Police officers in uniform stand on an empty street as protesters waving flags are cordoned off over on sidewalks.](https://i.cbc.ca/1.7095545.1706274472!/fileImage/httpImage/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/16x9_620/world-court-israel-genocide-case.jpg)
The top court for the United Nations on Friday ordered Israel to take measures to prevent and punish direct incitement of genocide in its war in Gaza, although it stopped short of ordering a ceasefire in a case brought forth by South Africa.