South Africa launches a authorized battle in opposition to Israel on the high courtroom of the United Nations.
Israel’s conflict on Gaza has killed tens of hundreds of Palestinians and compelled most others from their houses.
Now, it’s going to need to reply to costs of genocide in a courtroom of regulation.
South Africa is launching a case in opposition to Israel on the Worldwide Court docket of Justice (ICJ) – the United Nations’ highest authorized physique.
Whereas a ultimate ruling may very well 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 convey an finish to the battle?
Presenter: Adrian Finighan
Friends:
Ahmed Abofoul – a global lawyer and authorized researcher at Al-Haq, a number one Palestinian human rights organisation
Chris Gunness – a former spokesman for the UN Aid 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 Legal Court docket
