UN’s top court puts Israel on notice over its war in Gaza. Here’s what its judgement could mean
- Written by Donald Rothwell, Professor of International Law, Australian National University
The International Court of Justice (ICJ) in The Hague has issued an unprecedented set of preliminary orders in the case brought against Israel by South Africa alleging it is committing genocide in its war against Hamas in Gaza.
By a 15–to–two majority, the orders place constraints on Israel’s military operations in Gaza and...













