WATCH | International Court of Justice public hearings into South Africa vs Israel matter

The International Court of Justice is on Thursday holding public hearings into a case brought by South Africa against Israel accusing it of committing crimes against humanity against Palestinians.

January 11, 2024 at 11:09 am

A woman reacts during an interfaith prayer service in Bo-Kaap for the success of the South African Government's genocide case, which accuses Israel of genocide in the Gaza war, at the International Court of Justice in the Hague, in Cape Town, South Africa, January 10, 2024. REUTERS/Esa Alexander (ESA ALEXANDER)

The International Court of Justice is on Thursday holding public hearings into a case brought by South Africa against Israel accusing it of committing crimes against humanity against Palestinians.

The matter is being heard at the Peace Palace in The Hague, Netherlands.

The South African government is seeking an emergency suspension of Israel's military campaign.

Justice and correctional services minister Ronald Lamola will lead the South African delegation to The Hague.

Lamola said South Africa was determined to see the end of the “genocide taking place in Gaza”.

I’m at court now. There are supporters of both Palestine and Israel outside the court. pic.twitter.com/13NPx02kTK
— Franny Rabkin (@franstaar) January 11, 2024