Israel to counter genocide accusations at International Court of Justice

Israeli soldiers are seen near the Gaza Strip border, in southern Israel, Thursday, Jan. 11, 2024. Picture: AP Photo/Tsafrir Abayov

Israel will respond on Friday to accusations brought by South Africa at the U.N.'s top court that its military operation in Gaza is a state-led genocide campaign aimed at wiping out the Palestinian population.

South Africa, which filed the lawsuit at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in December, asked judges on Thursday to impose emergency measures ordering Israel to immediately halt the offensive.