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Former international relations minister Naledi Pandor said without confronting material complicity, the initiative risked becoming “pleasant, but ineffectual”. Photo: Hasina Kathrada

At Hague Group meeting, frustration over failure of global institutions to constrain Israel’s conduct

Speakers described a system in which legal norms are applied selectively, allowing powerful states and their allies to evade accountability

  • Stella Mapenzauswa
7 min read
Gaza has been destroyed following continued strikes by Israel. (X)

Christian churches applaud World Council of Churches for its resolutions condemning Israel over Gaza

The council has urged governments, institutions and churches to commit to the principles of justice under international law and ethics against Israel’s war against Palestinian

  • Eyaaz
6 min read
Protest: Jews for a Free Palestine demonstrate in support of Gaza in Cape Town shortly after the Hamas attack on Israel and Israel’s counter-attack. Photo: Rodger Bosch/AFP

Is Zionism growing in South Africa?

Some say support for Zionism is growing and equate criticism of Israel as antisemitic, while others say their religion doesn’t mean they support Tel Aviv

  • Umamah Bakharia
8 min read
The bust of French philosopher Michel de Montaigne is displayed at the bibliotheque in Bordeaux on September 16, 2016, as part of an exhibition and events through the city dedicated to the French philosopher who was mayor of Bordeaux. (GEORGES GOBET/AFP via Getty Images)

If Joe Biden had read Montaigne …

The work of the French Renaissance philosopher offers wisdom applicable to modern politics

  • Des Erasmus
8 min read
Yahya Sinwar, head of the Palestinian Islamic movement Hamas in the Gaza Strip. (Photo by Yousef Masoud/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images)

Israel, Hamas reject bid before ICC to arrest leaders for war crimes

International Criminal Court prosecutor Karim Khan said he had applied for arrest warrants for top Israeli and Hamas leaders over the conflict

  • Des Erasmus
5 min read
Hearings on the advisory proceedings of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) on the legal consequences of Israel’s practices in the Palestinian territories at The Hague, Netherlands on February 20, 2024. (Photo by Nikos Oikonomou/Anadolu via Getty Images)

A chance for Africa to counter the pitfalls of international criminal justice?

Time for a new treaty to deal with crimes against humanity? Here’s what you need to know

  • Des Erasmus
11 min read
On notice: International Court of Justice Judge President Joan Donoghue, watched by Israel’s and South Africa’s defence teams, delivers the order on South Africa’s genocide case against Israel on 26 January in The Hague, Netherlands. (Photo by Dursun Aydemir/Anadolu via Getty Images)

Iron cloak of security: Behind SA’s risky decision to take on Israel

South Africa’s decision to take Israel, the West’s darling, to the International Court of Justice for genocidal intent was brave politics

  • Eyaaz
7 min read
The first two months of the Israel-Gaza war exceeded the individual annual carbon footprints of more than 20 of the world’s most climate-vulnerable nations. Photo: Fadi Alwhidi/Anadolu via Getty Images

South Africa opens genocide case against Israel at the International Court of Justice

South Africa opens genocide case against Israel at the International Court of Justice This content is restricted to registered users and subscribers. Get Your Free Account The Mail & Guardian is committed to providing all our readers with the best possible experience. Please register your free account now. Your registration is your first step to becoming an M&G community member. Register Registration enables: – M&G newsletters access – notifications – the best possible experience Already registered? Login here Want to subscribe and get even more benefits? Explore our subscription offers

  • Stella Mapenzauswa
1 min read