‘Chilling’ evidence: ICJ hears South Africa’s genocide case against Israel
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South Africa accuses Israel of violating UN’s 1948 Genocide Convention, established in the Holocaust’s wake.

South Africa accuses Israel of violating the UN’s 1948 Genocide Convention, established in the wake of the Holocaust.

  • SuddenDownpour@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
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    6 months ago

    What are the chances of the ICJ actually condemning Israel, and then actually having the power or leverage to make Israel stop?

      • johan@feddit.nlEnglish
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        6 months ago

        It is probably a politically popular move in South Africa and especially considering the many problems South Africa is facing I understand your skepticism. However, it also makes historical sense SA does this.

        Israel was one of the very few countries that continued its relationship with South Africa during apartheid. Israel would buy raw materials and South Africa weapons as well as technologies like nuclear. It’s the reason why South Africa actually had nuclear weapons for a while and still have nuclear energy (pretty sure still the only African country). Israel also helped them make petrol for vehicles out of coal, which sounds insane but was a way to seal with the sanctions against South Africa that prevented them from importing oil. The apartheid regime undoubtedly lasted longer because of Israel, and South Africans haven’t forgotten this.

        The support for Palestine is widespread in South Africa because of this as well as the parallels between the apartheid regime and the Israeli government.

        So yeah, it makes political sense for SA to take Israel to court like this, but I honestly think a big reason for it is historical and showing genuine support for Palestine.