here is more info on the world court, south africa and israel as referenced in the previous post from caitlin;

Israel is seething with outrage after South Africa has formally asked the International Court of Justice (or "World Court") to open a case for alleged war crimes against Israel related to its Gaza military operation. Specifically, South Africa is accusing Israel of violating the UN’s Genocide Convention.

Pretoria asked the court to issue provisional measures demanding that Israel immediately halt its military campaign in Gaza, with a statement saying this is "necessary in this case to protect against further, severe and irreparable harm to the rights of the Palestinian people."

The submission to the World Court alleges "acts and omissions by Israel" which are "genocidal in character" as they are committed with the intent "to destroy Palestinians in Gaza" - which in essence targets a national, racial and ethnic group.........more..........