Israel taps top legal minds, including a Holocaust survivor, to battle genocide claim at world court

Published January 9, 2024 10:06 PM

By TIA GOLDENBERG
Associated Press

TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Israel is sending top legal minds, including a Holocaust survivor, to The Hague this week to counter allegations that it is committing genocide against Palestinians in Gaza. The robust engagement with the International Court of Justice is unusual for Israel, which normally considers the United Nations and international tribunals as unfair and biased. The decision to participate reflects Israeli concerns that the claims could force it to halt its war against Hamas and tarnish its image internationally. South Africa launched the case at the United Nations’ top court in The Netherlands, alleging that Israel’s military campaign in Gaza amounts to genocide. Israel vehemently denies the claim.

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