Considering Gaza Through the Lens of South Africa's Genocidal Action Application

On December 29, 2023, the Republic of South Africa submitted its application to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) concerning genocidal actions taken and being taken by the Israeli government and military, therein violating the 1948 Genocide Convention, of which both nations are beheld to uphold. On January 26, 2024, the ICJ issued its ruling on the case.