Mon Sep 09 14:34:42 UTC 2024: ## Israel Plans Congressional Pressure on South Africa Over Gaza Case at ICJ
**Jerusalem, October 23, 2023** – Israel is reportedly planning to use the US Congress to pressure South Africa into dropping its legal case against Israel at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) regarding the 2014 war in Gaza, according to a classified Foreign Ministry memo obtained by Walla News.
The memo reveals that Israeli officials intend to enlist members of Congress to warn South Africa of “serious consequences” if they continue the legal process. South Africa has until October 28th to present its arguments to the ICJ, justifying its claim that Israel violated the Genocide Convention during the Gaza conflict.
Israel is facing international scrutiny over its actions in Gaza, with the ICJ case representing a significant challenge to its legal position. The Israeli government is clearly seeking to leverage US political influence to sway South Africa’s decision, adding another layer of complexity to this ongoing legal battle.
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