The International Court of Justice has set a deadline for South Africa to respond to Israel's written pleading in a significant genocide case, with implications for international law and human rights.

South Africa’s request for an 18 month extension could delay further ICJ hearings in its genocide case against Israel until 2029 or 2030.

The International Court of Justice has set a deadline for South Africa to respond to Israel's written pleading in a significant genocide case, with implications for international…

The Presidency announced on Tuesday that the ICJ has given South Africa until 22 November 2027 to file its Reply to Israel's Counter-Memorial, submitted in March this year