International Court of Justice to rule on urgent measures in Gaza genocide case

South Africa argued two weeks ago that Israel's aerial and ground offensive is aimed to bring about "the destruction of the population" of Gaza.

Palestinians wounded during the Israeli air and ground offensive in Khan Younis are brought to a hospital in Rafah, Gaza Strip. Picture: AP Photo/Hatem Ali

UN judges on Friday will rule on South Africa's request for emergency measures against Israel, which is accused at the World Court of state-led genocide for its military operation in Gaza.

Friday's ruling at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) will not deal with the core accusation of the case - whether genocide occurred - but will focus on the urgent intervention sought by South Africa.