The United Nations' top court has opened hearings into South Africa's allegation that Israel's war with Hamas amounts to genocide against Palestinians. South Africa is asking for an immediate suspension of Israel's military offensive in the Gaza Strip. The dispute involves Israel's national identity as a Jewish state and South Africa's comparison of Israel's policies to its own history under apartheid.
The United Nations' top court has opened hearings into South Africa 's allegation that Israel 's war with Hamas amounts to genocide against Palestinians . South Africa is asking for an immediate suspension of Israel 's military offensive in the Gaza Strip .
The dispute involves Israel's national identity as a Jewish state and South Africa's comparison of Israel's policies to its own history under apartheid.
UN Court South Africa Israel War Hamas Genocide Palestinians Military Offensive Gaza Strip National Identity Jewish State Apartheid
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