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A view from the public hearing at the International Court of Justice case on Israel's humanitarian obligations to Palestinians in Gaza, the Hague, Netherlands, April 29, 2025. (Mouneb Taim / Middle East Images via AFP)
March 16, 2026, 5:38 pm
US formally defends Israel in International Court of Justice genocide case
The United States said the genocide charge was part of a broader campaign “to delegitimise the State of Israel and the Jewish people.”
By Shira Li Bartov (JTA)
The International Court of Justice. Photo: Wikipedia
From the WebMarch 13, 2026, 1:30 pm
Netherlands, Iceland join South Africa’s genocide case against Israel at ICJ
Netherlands and Iceland filed intervention declarations at the ICJ case against Israel, arguing that forced displacement, starvation, blocked humanitarian aid, and harm to children may help establish genocidal intent, even if other motives existed
By JN Repoter
Roedean School in Johannesburg, where the head has been dismissed following an antisemitism row over a cancelled fixture with a Jewish school. Photo: Roedean School
February 12, 2026, 12:13 pm
South African school head dismissed after antisemitism row
Head removed after leaked audio contradicted school’s explanation for cancelling fixture with Jewish day school
By Annabel Sinclair
Roedean School in Johannesburg, South Africa, which is facing allegations after a tennis fixture with a Jewish school was cancelled. Credit: Facebook / Roedean School
February 10, 2026, 1:11 pm
Leaked audio sparks antisemitism row at school after cancelled Jewish match
Recording contradicts school’s explanation for cancelling tennis match, prompting condemnation and renewed scrutiny over alleged antisemitism
By Annabel Sinclair
Zamaswazi Dlamini-Mandela and Zaziwe Dlamini-Manaway during an aid mission with the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, October 2025. Credit: NBEC
October 24, 2025, 2:59 pm
Mandela’s granddaughters: ‘Apartheid was racial separation – Israel is nothing like that’
Nelson Mandela’s granddaughters tell Jewish News why they reject the apartheid label and what they found amid Israel and Gaza’s heartbreak
By Annabel Sinclair
Gary Lubner
June 1, 2025, 10:55 am
Philanthropist Lubner explains ‘deep obligation’ to fund progressive causes in South Africa
Having given £5million to Keir Starmer's party, Lubner tells The Times:'My support for Labour is long-term'
By Lee Harpin
The South African delegation at the ICJ
April 25, 2025, 4:12 pm
OPINION: How did South Africa fall so far?
It's South Africa's turn to host the G20 this year, as it continues to host Hamas and cosy up to Russia
By Clive Lawton
Taddy speaks during the two-day Singularity University expert conference in Zofin Palace, Prague
November 15, 2024, 12:31 pm
‘AI will perform much better than the smartest genius. We must be ready’
Dr Taddy Blecher is a pioneer in innovative educational methods, most notably consciousness-based education, in which the student as a person matters as much as what they learn
By Adam Decker
Palestinians in Rafah, in the southern Gaza Strip
March 14, 2024, 2:31 pm
Choose words ‘carefully’ over Israel-Gaza conflict, Attorney General tells MPs
Victoria Prentis insisted the Government respects the rulings of the ICJ, adding: “But that doesn’t mean we think every case before it is well brought.”
By Jewish News Reporter
The South African delegation at the ICJ
February 14, 2024, 6:04 pm
OPINION: Where now for South African Jews?
The close relationship between the ANC and Jewish community has disintegrated after South Africa took Israel to the International Court of Justice, accusing it of genocide.
By Julie Carbonara
President of the ICJ Joan Donoghue
January 26, 2024, 12:59 pm
ICJ refrains from calling for ceasefire but calls on Israel to ensure protection of civilians
United Nations' top court in The Hague stops short of calling for immediate halt to Israel's war on Hamas in Gaza
By Lee Harpin
Israeli troops on the Gaza side of the border at the entrance to a tunnel.
January 23, 2024, 12:52 pm
Boycotting St Patrick’s trip to US over Gaza ‘doesn’t make sense’
Asked whether Ireland should boycott the traditional trip to the White House for St Patrick’s Day, Ireland’s deputy premier said: 'That doesn’t make sense. You have to engage'
By Jewish News Reporter
Professor Malcolm Shaw outlines Israel's defence against genocide charges
January 12, 2024, 1:01 pm
Gaza ‘is no genocide, South Africa tells half the story’, argues UK lawyer defending Israel
Apprearing before judges at the International Court of Justice to defend Israel, Professor Malcolm Shaw outlines why South Africa's charge of 'genocide' is false
By Lee Harpin
Jewish cricketer David Teeger
January 12, 2024, 11:26 am
Sacked for being Jewish: South Africa removes U19 cricket captain over Israel-Gaza war
David Teeger’s position has been under the spotlight since a row over pro-Israel comments attributed to him when he won a Jewish Rising Star award last year.
By Jewish News Reporter
-Palestinian sympathizers during demonstrations simultaneously at the hearing at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) on a genocide complaint by South Africa against Israel. Interested parties speak out in favor of the Palestinian or Israeli cause. ANP ROBIN UTRECHT netherlands out - belgium out
January 11, 2024, 11:17 am
South Africa vs Israel: ICJ hears Gaza genocide accusations
Israel has rejected South Africa's claims outright, accusing it of blood libels and collaborating with Hamas
By Jewish News Reporter
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