Court concludes it has ‘prima facie’ jurisdiction on the case, meaning it can continue. Follow our live coverage as it delivers its interim verdict Main points
ICJ rules it has jurisdiction over the genocide case
Court rules it will not throw out case brought by South Africa
South Africa’s case alleges Israel has perpetrated genocide in Gaza
SA called on court to order provisional measures, including halt to Israeli operation
Israel rejects genocide claim, says Hamas has genocidal agenda against it
ICJ rulings are binding but court has no power to enforce them
Key reads
What is the International Court of Justice in The Hague and what is South Africa’s claim against Israel?
Who is the Irish lawyer arguing for South Africa’s genocide case against Israel?
Blinne Ní Ghrálaigh’s path from Mayo to the ICJ
‘This is no genocide’: Israel calls South Africa’s charges on Gaza war ‘grossly distorted’
South Africans fear damage to standing with West as country awaits outcome of genocide case against Israel
Motion for Ireland to back South Africa’s genocide case against Israel defeated in Dáil