South Africa Accuses Israel of Genocide at ICJ

Belgium Pledges Support for ICJ's Decision Amid Divided European Response

South Africa has taken Israel to the International Court of Justice (ICJ), accusing it of committing genocide against Palestinians in Gaza.
Israel has rejected the accusations, arguing that it has the right to defend itself after an attack by Hamas, which resulted in the deaths of around 1,200 Israelis.
Belgium has declared its support for the ICJ's decision, stating that if the court calls on Israel to cease its military campaign in Gaza, they will fully support it.
The ICJ's ruling is enforced by the UN Security Council, which can take a range of measures in the event of a violation, including economic sanctions.
The case brought by South Africa is seen as the “best use of institutions that are available,” according to David Simon, director of the genocide studies program at Yale.