Chile backs South Africa’s genocide case against Israel before the ICJ.
Chile Supports South Africa's Legal Action Against Israel at the ICJ In a significant geopolitical move, Chilean President Gabriel Boric announced that Chile will support South Africa’s legal case against Israel at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in The Hague. The lawsuit, filed under the UN Genocide Convention, accuses Israel of committing genocide in Gaza through military actions. President Boric’s Declaration "Chile will join and back South Africa’s case against Israel at the International Court of Justice in The Hague, under the UN Genocide Convention," President Boric stated in a comprehensive speech lasting over two-and-a-half hours before the National Congress in Valparaiso. He further emphasized, "I have ordered the Ministry of Foreign Affairs teams to prepare a brief with our arguments on this subject." This decision aligns with increasing international criticism of Israel’s actions in Gaza, particularly regarding the assault on Rafah. With ...