Israel lobbying to press South Africa to drop ICJ genocide case

Israeli diplomats have been directed to engage with members of the US Congress to encourage them to exert pressure on South Africa to withdraw its case against Israel at the International Court of Justice (ICJ). Pretoria is seeking a declaration from the court that Israel’s actions in Gaza constitute genocide against the Palestinian people. A diplomatic cable from Israel’s foreign ministry to its embassy in … Continue reading Israel lobbying to press South Africa to drop ICJ genocide case