Over recent months, South Africa’s genocide case against Israel concerning the ongoing conflict in Gaza has gained significant international traction, with a multitude of countries either formally applying to intervene or declaring their intention to do so. A general view of the International Court of Justice before the hearing of the Israeli delegation to defend in the two-day hearing upon the request of South Africa’s urgent appeal in the Hague, the Netherlands on May 17, 2024. (AA Photo)Spain’s declaration of interventionSpain has formally submitted a Declaration of Intervention to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in support of South Africa’s case under the Genocide Convention concerning Gaza. Which countries joined South Africa’s case? (AFP Photo)Only supporter of IsraelGermany stands as the only country to have declared intervention in support of Israel in the ICJ case.
