South Africa launches a authorized battle in opposition to Israel on the prime court docket of the United Nations.
Israel’s battle on Gaza has killed tens of 1000’s of Palestinians and compelled most others from their houses.
Now, it will need to reply to prices of genocide in a court docket of legislation.
South Africa is launching a case in opposition to Israel on the Worldwide Courtroom of Justice (ICJ) – the United Nations’ highest authorized physique.
Whereas a closing ruling could possibly be years away, the ICJ might make a provisional order for Israel to finish its marketing campaign in a matter of weeks.
So how important would that be? And can it assist carry an finish to the battle?
Presenter: Adrian Finighan
Company:
Ahmed Abofoul – a world lawyer and authorized researcher at Al-Haq, a number one Palestinian human rights organisation
Chris Gunness – a former spokesman for the UN Reduction and Works Company for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA)
Adama Dieng – a former UN particular adviser on the prevention of genocide and a particular adviser to the Workplace of the Prosecutor on the Worldwide Prison Courtroom
