South Africa asks UN court to halt Israel's military offensive in Rafah
South Africa has asked a top UN court to order a halt to Israel's ongoing offensive in Rafah - saying Palestinians are facing quote "ongoing annihilation". The country has also accused Israel of carrying out "genocidal" operations in Rafah and other parts of Gaza. The Hague-based International Court of Justice started the two-day hearing with South Africa presenting its case on the first day. Alex Cadier has more details on what transpired at the hearing.
South Africa has asked a top UN court to order a halt to Israel's ongoing offensive in Rafah - saying Palestinians are facing quote "ongoing annihilation". The country has also accused Israel of carrying out "genocidal" operations in Rafah and other parts of Gaza. The Hague-based International Court of Justice started the two-day hearing with South Africa presenting its case on the first day. Alex Cadier has more details on what transpired at the hearing.