In a significant diplomatic development at the International Court of Justice (ICJ), Belgium has officially filed an intervention supporting South Africa’s ongoing genocide lawsuit against Israel. This move signals Belgium’s active engagement in a case that has already stirred global attention, highlighting concerns over international justice and accountability. Belgium’s intervention aims to emphasise the importance of upholding the Genocide Convention and ensuring that allegations of mass atrocities are thoroughly examined.

Key points of Belgium’s intervention include:

  • Support for the Court’s jurisdiction to hear the case
  • Advocacy for adherence to international legal frameworks
  • Calls for impartial investigation of the alleged crimes
  • Emphasis on the need for…