South Africa Accuses Israel of Genocide in ICJ Hearing Amid Rising Middle East Tensions

As Israel defends itself in court, Iran blames it for deadly explosions, and claims of Hamas tunnel operations under Gaza hospital emerge.

South Africa has brought a claim of genocidal intent against Israel to the International Court of Justice (ICJ), with the first hearing set for 11 and 12 January.
South Africa's claim is based on allegations that Israel's actions against Palestinians in Gaza are genocidal in character, with the intent to destroy the Palestinian group.
Israel has chosen to defend itself at the ICJ, a reversal of its decades-long policy of boycotting the UN's top court.
Iran has blamed Israel for deadly twin explosions during a memorial ceremony in southeastern Iran, warning that Israel will 'pay a heavy price' for the crime.
Israel's military has released a video claiming to show the dismantlement of a tunnel route it accuses Hamas of excavating under Al-Shifa Hospital, the largest medical complex in Gaza.