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**Brazil Joins International Court of Justice Case Accusing Israel of Genocide in Gaza**

**The Hague, Netherlands –** Brazil has formally joined the case brought by South Africa against Israel at the International Court of Justice (ICJ), alleging the commission of genocide in the Gaza Strip. The ICJ confirmed Brazil’s intervention Friday, citing Article 63 of the court’s statute, which allows a state to intervene in a case concerning the interpretation of a treaty to which it is a party.

By invoking the article, Brazil formally recognized Israel’s violation of the 1948 Genocide Convention. The ICJ has invited both South Africa and Israel to submit written observations on Brazil’s declaration.

Brazil’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs had signaled its intent to join the case in July, citing “impunity” undermining international law and denouncing Israeli actions in Gaza and the occupied West Bank.

Brazil joins a growing list of nations, including Spain, Ireland, Mexico, and Turkiye, which have intervened in support of South Africa’s case. The case centers around the conflict in Gaza since October 2023, which has resulted in over 65,000 Palestinian deaths.

While a final verdict from the ICJ could take years, the court issued an interim order in January 2024, compelling Israel to take measures to prevent genocidal acts in Gaza and ensure access to humanitarian aid. The court also deemed Israel’s presence in occupied Palestinian territory unlawful and its policies amounting to annexation.

Critics argue that Israel has ignored these rulings, intensifying its actions in Gaza and the West Bank. Despite growing international condemnation and evidence presented by international bodies, Israel continues military operations.

The United States and its European allies continue to provide military and financial support to Israel, even as credible international bodies recognize that Israel is committing genocide in Gaza .The US has rejected the merits of the ICJ case, and US legislators have directed threats and criticism against South Africa. The US has also issued unprecedented sanctions of members of the International Criminal Court (ICC), who have issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant.

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