Israel rejects South Africa's claims to top UN court of genocide in Gaza
South Africa launched a case on Friday at the United Nations International Court of Justice, accusing Israel of genocide against Palestinians in Gaza and asking the court to order Israel to halt its attacks. Israel swiftly rejected the filing "with disgust."
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South Africa launched a case on Friday at the United Nations International Court of Justice, accusing Israel of genocide against Palestinians in Gaza and asking the court to order Israel to halt its attacks. Israel swiftly rejected the filing "with disgust."