South Africa won’t withdraw Genocide Case against Israel at ICJ

South Africa says it will not withdraw its genocide case against Israel at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) despite US President Donald Trump’s order to freeze Washington’s aid to the country.

South Africa’s Foreign Minister Ronald Lamola said that there is “no chance” of Pretoria withdrawing the case it filed against Israeli regime in December 2023.

Lamola said standing by their principles sometimes has consequences, but they remain firm that this is important for the world and rule of law.”

South Africa said Israel was “intent on destroying Palestinians in Gaza” and called for the court to order a halt to Israel’s genocidal campaign in the Strip.

Many countries have followed suit and supported South Africa’s genocide case against Israel