[Opinion] ‘Human rights’ as a shield for hate
[Excerpts]
As Israel fights a war on multiple fronts, it also faces growing aggression on the international stage, including politically motivated charges and cases at the International Criminal Court (ICC) and the International Court of Justice (ICJ).
At the ICC, a request is pending for arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Yoav Gallant. At the ICJ, a case brought by South Africa accuses Israel of genocide and has led to rulings asking Israel to limit its defensive military operations in Gaza.
