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Germany fights Gaza genocide claims at the top UN court
Germany says Nicaragua’s claims are procedurally flawed and outside the court’s jurisdiction, while Nicaragua says Berlin enabled genocide through arms sales to Israel.
- On Monday, Germany challenged claims at the International Court of Justice that it is "facilitating" acts of genocide in Gaza by providing military support to Israel. Berlin argues Nicaragua's case lacks factual or legal basis.
- Nicaragua, which launched the case at the ICJ, accuses Germany of violating the 1948 Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide. The case indirectly targets Israel's campaign in Gaza following the October 7, 2023, Hamas attacks.
- Israel, not a party in these proceedings, strongly denies its actions amount to genocide. This follows South Africa's 2023 case at the same court, which previously ordered Israel to prevent acts of genocide and improve the humanitarian situation in Gaza.
- Proceedings at the ICJ can drag on for years, with hearings on the core question of whether genocide occurred in Gaza unlikely until late 2029. Monday's hearing addresses Germany's questions regarding whether the court has jurisdiction.
- Separately, the International Criminal Court has issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Yoav Gallant for crimes against humanity. The United States has responded with sanctions against many senior court staff, including nine judges.
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Noticias ao MinutoGermany argued before the International Court of Justice that arms exports to Israel respect international law, rejecting Nicaragua's accusations.
·Lisboa, Portugal
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Germany argued this Monday that the export of arms to Israel complies with international law, at a hearing before the International Court of Justice (ICJ), following the complaint lodged by Nicaragua against Berlin.
·Lisboa, Portugal
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At present, it is unclear whether there is a major trial. Nicaragua has brought Germany to the court with a lawsuit for aid to the genocide.
·Munich, Germany
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Nicaragua believes German support for Israel contravenes genocide convention. Germany wants the case dismissed.
·Copenhagen, Denmark
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