
The ICJ rules Israel must halt military operation in Rafah
The International Court of Justice has ruled Israel must halt its military operation in Rafah.
The International Court of Justice has ruled that Israel must immediately halt its military operation in Rafah.
The United Nations' highest court has also ordered Israel to re-open the Rafah border crossing between Egypt and Rafah to let in aid.
We speak to a legal expert about the importance of these rulings and we get the reaction from Israel and Gaza.
Also in our programme: one of Britain's greatest miscarriages of justice is finally put right with the quashing of hundreds of convictions; and what does Artificial Intelligence hold for Hollywood's animal stars?
(Photo: International Court of Justice President Nawaf Salam stands during an ICJ ruling on the situation in Rafah, southern Gaza Strip. Credit: Shutterstock)
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