ICJ, genocide and Israel

ICJ asked to broaden definition of genocide over 'collective punishment' in Gaza
The Irish government says it is "concerned" that a "narrow interpretation of what constitutes genocide" leads to a "culture of impunity in which the protection of civilians is minimised". Israel has previously rejected similar accusations.
Ireland to ask ICJ to expand genocide definition in South Africa case against Israel
"By legally intervening in South Africa’s case, Ireland will be asking the ICJ to broaden its interpretation of what constitutes the commission of genocide by a State," the announcement read.
Ireland to ask ICJ to broaden interpretation of genocide in Israel case
Ireland will be asking the ICJ to broaden its interpretation of what constitutes genocide. The Irish Government also approved an intervention in The Gambia’s case against Myanmar, also under the Genocide Convention.
Ireland to ask ICJ to broaden definition of genocide for Israel
Irish Tánaiste says 'Ireland will be asking the ICJ to broaden its interpretation of what constitutes the commission of genocide by a State' in support of South African case against Israel.
Ireland to formally join South Africa’s genocide case against Israel at the ICJ after government approval
Government approval has been given for Ireland to intervene in South Africa’s ongoing International Court of Justice (ICJ) case against Israel under the Genocide Convention. The case was taken by South Africa last December over alleged breaches of the Genocide Convention carried out by Israel during the war in Gaza.
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Palestine welcomes Ireland joining genocide case against Israel at ICJ
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Irish Government approves Ireland's intervention in ICJ genocide case against Israel
Ireland will be asking the ICJ to "broaden its interpretation of what constitutes the commission of genocide by a State." ...
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Government approves Irish intervention in ICJ cases
Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs Micheál Martin has secured Government approval for Ireland to intervene in two ...
Pakistan outlines apocalyptic impacts of climate change on its population, economy at ICJ
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Vanuatu says landmark ICJ climate change case is about ‘survival’
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Climate crisis erodes Cook Islands’ cultural identity, women's council head tells ICJ
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