Israel’s war on Gaza has killed tens of thousands of Palestinians and forced most others from their homes.
Now, it is going to have to answer to charges of genocide in a court of law.
South Africa is launching a case against Israel at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) – the United Nations’ highest legal body.
While a final ruling could be years away, the ICJ could make a provisional order for Israel to end its campaign in a matter of weeks.
So how significant would that be? And will it help bring an end to the conflict?
Presenter: Adrian Finighan
Guests:
Ahmed Abofoul – an international lawyer and legal researcher at Al-Haq, a leading Palestinian human rights organisation
Chris Gunness – a former spokesman for the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA)
Adama Dieng – a former UN special adviser on the prevention of genocide and a special adviser to the Office of the Prosecutor at the International Criminal Court