[Opinion] South Africa bet on the wrong horse in its ICJ ‘genocide’ gambit
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Despite the lofty words, South Africa’s case was always unsupportable, both factually and legally. To prove genocide, it would have to show that Israel acted with the sole special intent of destroying Palestinians as a group. No such intent exists, and South Africa’s “proof” is weak at best. Its filings completely erase the context of 7 October 2023, cover up Hamas terror tunnels and use of human shields, and lie about the issue of humanitarian aid to Gaza. Its only “evidence” of intent are a few falsified statements allegedly made by Israeli officials.
