South Africa's genocide case against Israel

The South African government has launched a court case against Israel, accusing them of genocide against the Palestinians in Gaza and demanding an immediate end to Israel's offensive. We hear from our correspondent in the Hague, Netherlands, where the International Court of Justice is situated for the latest on the case. We also hear reaction from Israel to the charges and we get an update on the humanitarian situation in Gaza.

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(Photo: Ronald Lamola, Minister of Justice of South Africa, speaks to the press before the International Court of Justice (ICJ) after the first day of the hearing of the genocide case against Israel, brought by South Africa, in The Hauge, The Netherlands, 11 January 2024 Credit:
EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock)