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Germany Fights Gaza Genocide Claims at the UN’s Top Court
The hearing will test Germany’s claim that Nicaragua’s case lacks legal basis and push the court to decide whether it can hear the dispute.
- On Monday, Germany challenged claims at the International Court of Justice that it is "facilitating" acts of genocide in Gaza by providing military support to Israel. Berlin argues Nicaragua's case lacks factual or legal basis.
- Nicaragua, which launched the case at the ICJ, accuses Germany of violating the 1948 Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide. The case indirectly targets Israel's campaign in Gaza following the October 7, 2023, Hamas attacks.
- Israel, not a party in these proceedings, strongly denies its actions amount to genocide. This follows South Africa's 2023 case at the same court, which previously ordered Israel to prevent acts of genocide and improve the humanitarian situation in Gaza.
- Proceedings at the ICJ can drag on for years, with hearings on the core question of whether genocide occurred in Gaza unlikely until late 2029. Monday's hearing addresses Germany's questions regarding whether the court has jurisdiction.
- Separately, the International Criminal Court has issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Yoav Gallant for crimes against humanity. The United States has responded with sanctions against many senior court staff, including nine judges.
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Among other things, by supplying weapons to Israel, the Federal Government has co-inflicted itself with the "genocide" to the Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, says Nicaragua. The Central American state moves against Germany to the International Court of Justice. Today, a four-day trial begins in The Hague.
In the first round of the case examination, Germany had prevailed The post Nicaragua: Takes Germany to the International Court of Justice for arming Israel – "Complicity in genocide" appeared first on in.gr.
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