Episode Notes:

On Friday, the International Court of Justice handed down a preliminary decision in South Africa’s genocide case against Israel, ordering Israel to take action to prevent death, destruction, and genocide against civilians in Gaza. Dr. Kelebogile Zvobgo, an assistant professor in the government department at William & Mary, joined the WarCast to tell us more about the decision and how it could impact the Israel-Hamas war.

[:45] The International Court of Justice’s decision

[1:37] What are the provisional measures?

[2:14] How does this compare to South Africa’s requests?

[2:54] How will this affect the war?

[4:55] How has the international community responded?

[6:12] What happens now?

[7:35] How will the verdict affect the parties involved?