Committing

Brazil’s president accuses Israel of committing genocide in Gaza, doubling down after earlier uproar

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DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip — Brazil’s president alleged Saturday that Israel is committing genocide against Palestinians, doubling down on harsh rhetoric after stirring controversy a week earlier by comparing Israel’s military offensive in Gaza to the Nazi Holocaust. Israel has vehemently pushed back against genocide claims, saying its war is targeting the militant group Hamas, … Read more

UN court opens hearings on South Africa’s allegation that Israel committing genocide

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THE HAGUE, Netherlands — A continent away from the war in Gaza, South Africa accused Israel of committing genocide against the Palestinians and pleaded with the United Nations’ top court on Thursday to urgently order a halt to the country’s military operation. Israel has vehemently denied the allegations. South African lawyers said during the opening … Read more