"The right number of civilian casualties is zero," Kirby said. "But there's no indication that we've seen that validates a claim of genocidal intent or action by the Israeli Defense Forces."
The struggle against antisemitism and the defense of Israel’s legitimacy requires an effort to challenge misrepresentations and promote a more nuanced dialogue on the complex reality of the region.
“Not only is the accusation of genocide false, but we also cannot fail to note how this case cheapens the very essence of the term 'genocide,'" the European Jewish Congress said.
South Africa Justice Minister told Reuters that South Africa's liberation hero Nelson Mandela would be smiling in his grave at Friday's ICJ judgment.
The mere issuing of a provisional order is viewed as a harsh diplomatic blow for Israel, one that gives South Africa’s genocide claim tacit legitimacy.
Following South Africa's genocide claim at the ICJ, the number of passengers flying to the country has decreased, rendering that route less profitable.
How could the ICJ rule against Israel when there is no possible way to reasonably read the Genocide Convention as applying to the IDF’s conduct?
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