00:00 The International Court of Justice is set to hold hearings on a case brought by South
00:05 Africa in December, accusing Israel of violating the 1948 Genocide Convention in its war against
00:11 Hamas in Gaza.
00:13 The hearings will deal exclusively with South Africa's request for emergency measures, like
00:18 ordering Israel to suspend its military actions in Gaza while the court hears the merits of
00:22 the case, a process which could take years.
00:25 On Wednesday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says, "Israel has no intention of
00:31 permanently occupying Gaza or displacing its civilian population."
00:35 He adds, Israel's war against Hamas is "in full compliance with international law."
00:41 Israel launched its offensive after Hamas' October 7 attack, which Israel says killed
00:45 1,200 people.
00:47 The Gaza Health Ministry says the months-long war has killed more than 23,000 people.
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