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☆ Colombia will cut diplomatic ties with Israel, President Petro says
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-02 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Colombian President Gustavo Petro speaking during a press conference in Bogota, Colombia, on February 8, 2024, after a meeting with the United Nations Security Council. Colombian President Gustavo Petro said on Wednesday he will break diplomatic relations with Israel over its actions in Gaza. Petro has already heavily criticized Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and requested to join South Africa's case accusing Israel of genocide at the International Court of Justice. "Here in front of you, the government of change, of the president of the republic announces that tomorrow we will break diplomatic relations with the state of Israel ... for having a government, for having a president who is genocidal," Petro told cheering crowds in Bogota who marched to mark International Worker's Day and back Petro's social and economic reforms. Countries cannot be passive in the face of events in Gaza, he added.

Persons: Gustavo Petro, Gaza . Petro, Benjamin Netanyahu, Israel, Petro Organizations: United Nations Security Council, Colombian, Israeli, International Court of Justice Locations: Bogota, Colombia, Israel, Gaza ., Gaza

☆ South Africa’s democracy is turning 30 – but a silent crisis threatens its hard-fought gains
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-26 | by ( David Mckenzie | Sarah Dean | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +9 min

Soweto, South Africa CNN —Seth Mazibuko strides into the intersection of Moema and Vilakazi Street in Soweto, gesturing to the spot that changed South African history. Cars are used as roadblocks on June 21, 1976, during unrest in Soweto, South Africa, stemming from protests against the use of Afrikaans in schools. But as South Africans celebrate 30 years of democracy this week, many educators and activists believe that there is a crisis hollowing out the country’s education system – a crisis that threatens democracy’s hard-fought gains. Despite substantial education funding, South African students consistently rank among the lowest in global assessments of literacy and numeracy skills. South Africa has the highest unemployment rate in the world and many university graduates struggle to enter the workforce.

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☆ Trump’s campaign said it raised $50.5 million at a high-dollar Florida fundraiser
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-07 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +6 min

Donald Trump's campaign said it raised $50.5 million on Saturday, a staggering reported haul as his campaign works to catch up to the fundraising juggernaut of President Joe Biden and the Democratic Party. Trump and the GOP announced earlier in the week that they raised more than $65.6 million in March and closed out the month with $93.1 million. Biden and the Democrats announced Saturday that they took in more than $90 million last month and had $192 million-plus on hand. Campaign fundraising reports filed with the Federal Election Commission detailing donations from Saturday's event are not expected until a mid-July filing date. But when checks of any amount are written to the combined campaign, the campaign and Save America get paid first by default.

Persons: Donald Trump, John Paulson, Melania Trump, —, that's what's, Trump, Biden, Chris LaCivita, Susie Wiles, Bill Clinton, Barack Obama, Donald Trump's, Joe Biden, Jaime Harrison, Lara Trump, Robert Bigelow, Ron DeSantis, John Catsimatidis, Linda McMahon, Steve Wynn, Georgia Sen, Kelly Loeffler, South Carolina Sen, Tim Scott, Doug Burgum, Vivek Ramaswamy —, Nelson Mandela, South Africa's, Jasmine Harris, Jesus Christ, that's Donald Trump Organizations: America, Trump, Republican, Radio City Music Hall, Democratic Party, GOP, Mar, Democratic, Federal, Commission, Republican National Committee, Save, RNC, Save America, Florida Gov, World Wrestling Entertainment, Small Business Administration, South, Tim Scott , North Dakota Gov Locations: Palm Beach , Florida, Beach , Florida, New York, Florida, Las Vegas, Georgia, South Carolina, Tim Scott , North, York

☆ Sethembile Msezane on creating the iconic image “Chapungu — The Day Rhodes Fell”
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-15 | by ( Rosa Rahimi | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +8 min

“Chapungu — The Day Rhodes Fell” has since become an iconic photograph, capturing the spirit of the #RhodesMustFall movement which led to the removal of 19th century colonist Cecil Rhodes’ statue at the University of Cape Town. “There is no way I could have conceptualized that moment and the way things unfolded on that day,” said Msezane, speaking to CNN from Cape Town. Artist Sethembile Msezane on a plinth in front of the statue of British colonialist Cecil John Rhodes. While several have now been returned, to this day, it remains at Rhodes’ former home at the Groote Shuur estate in Cape Town, Msezane explained. The statue of British colonialist Cecil John Rhodes was removed from South Africa's Cape Town University on April 9, 2015.

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☆ A single orca killed a great white shark in a shocking 2 minutes. This hunting behavior could mean problems for the fishing industry and tourism.
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-02 | by ( Kelsey Vlamis | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Read previewResearchers observed a single killer whale slaying a great white shark and eating its liver, providing new insights about the hunting practice that could foreshadow potential problems for the fishing industry. AdvertisementStarboard has been observed killing white sharks in the past however, he usually hunts with a male companion named Port. The orcas have been hunting white sharks and eating their livers off the coast of South Africa for years. Rare drone footage captured for Discovery Channel's Shark Week in 2022 showed killer whales preying on a white shark. But scientists still don't know exactly where those white sharks are going.

Persons: —, Port, Alison Towner, Towner, I've, Primo Micarelli, I'm Organizations: Service, of Marine Science, Business, Rhodes University, CNN, Earth, African Locations: South Africa

☆ Navalny's Death Leaves Despair and Apathy in Moscow
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-17 | by ( Feb. | At A.M. | ) www.usnews.com time to read: +5 min

"Navalny's death is terrible: hopes have been smashed," Nikitin said. The West, including U.S. President Joe Biden, blamed President Vladimir Putin for the death. "Navalny's death is very beneficial to Putin's opponents," said Sergei Markov, a former Kremlin adviser. WEST 'NOT OUR FRIEND'At "Patriki", or Patriarch's Ponds, the centre of Moscow nightlife, many young Russians revelled away Friday night just hours after news of Navalny's death. "It is sad of course when anybody dies," Olga Kazakova, a Russian, told Reuters in central Moscow on Saturday.

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☆ Brazil's Lula Slams Israel on Gaza War, Says UN Failed
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-15 | by ( Feb. | At A.M. | ) www.usnews.com time to read: +2 min

CAIRO (Reuters) - Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said on Thursday that the United Nations has failed to resolve international conflicts and harshly criticized Israeli actions in Gaza. Lula said there would not be peace without the establishment of a Palestinian state and called for an immediate ceasefire to allow humanitarian aid into Gaza. War in Israel and Gaza View All 209 Images"The killing must be stopped," he said. Lula said the permanent Security Council should be expanded and its veto powers abolished. Brazil has supported South Africa's case brought before the International Court of Justice against the Israeli military campaign in Gaza, he added.

Persons: Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, Abdel Fattah al, Lula, Sisi, who's, Israel, Lisandra Paraguassu, Peter Frontini, Anthony Boadle, Andrew Cawthorne, Nick Macfie Organizations: United Nations, Arab League, . Security, Security, International Court of Justice Locations: CAIRO, Gaza, Brazil, Palestinian, Israel, Palestine

☆ BRICS nations to see highest surge in millionaire count over the next decade — exceed the rise in G7 countries
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-15 | by ( Lee Ying Shan | In Ying-Shan-Lee | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Millionaire count in the BRICS countries — which together hold $45 trillion in investable wealth — is forecast to rise by 85% over the next 10 years, the investment migration consultancy noted in its report published in partnership with global intelligence firm New World Wealth. The 85% forecast for BRICS will be the highest wealth growth of any bloc or region globally. "The 85% forecast for BRICS will be the highest wealth growth of any bloc or region globally," Andrew Amolis, wealth analyst at New World Wealth told CNBC. The UAE followed in third place with a 77% wealth growth. Other members in the BRICS coalition, such as South Africa and Iran, have seen a decline in their millionaire populations since 2013.

Persons: Michel Temer, Vladimir Putin, Xi Jinping, Jacob Zuma, Narendra Modi, Andrew Amolis, Dominic Volek Organizations: India's, United, Henley & Partners, Wealth, CNBC, Amolis, European Union, Henley, Partners, UAE Locations: South, Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Canada, France, Japan, Italy, U.S, United Kingdom, Southeast Asia, UAE

☆ Israel Says South Africa Serving Hamas in Latest Bid to World Court
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-14 | by ( Feb. | At P.M. | ) www.usnews.com time to read: +2 min

JERUSALEM (Reuters) - South Africa's latest request to the World Court against a possible offensive by Israel in southern Gaza serves Hamas and is an attempt to stop Israel from defending itself, the Israeli Foreign Ministry said on Wednesday. South Africa on Tuesday asked The International Court of Justice (ICJ) to consider whether Israel's plan to extend its offensive in Gaza into the city of Rafah requires additional emergency measures to protect Palestinians' rights. "South Africa continues to represent the interests of the Hamas terrorist organization and is trying to deny Israel the fundamental right to defend itself and its citizens," said Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lior Haiat. The ICJ last month ordered Israel to take all measures within its power to prevent its troops from committing genocide against Palestinians in Gaza, in a case brought by South Africa. The court has not yet ruled on the core of the case brought by South Africa - whether genocide has occurred in Gaza.

Persons: Lior Haiat, Israel, Haiat, Maayan, Diane Craft Organizations: Israeli Foreign Ministry, Tuesday, International Court of Justice, Israel, Foreign, Hamas Locations: JERUSALEM, Israel, Gaza, Hamas, South Africa, Rafah, Africa

☆ South Africa Approaches World Court Over Israel's Rafah Offensive
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-13 | by ( Feb. | At A.M. | ) www.usnews.com time to read: 1 min

JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - South Africa's government said on Tuesday that it had asked the World Court to consider whether Israel's decision to extend its military operations in Rafah required the court to use its power to prevent further breach of Palestinians' rights. The International Court of Justice (ICJ) last month ordered Israel to take all measures within its power to prevent its troops from committing genocide against Palestinians in Gaza, in a case brought by South Africa. Israel is planning to expand its ground assault into the city of Rafah, where over 1 million Palestinians have sought refuge from the offensive that has laid waste to much of the Gaza Strip since Hamas militants attacked Israel on Oct. 7. War in Israel and Gaza View All 206 Images(Reporting by Nellie Peyton; Editing by Alexander Winning)Photos You Should See View All 22 Images

Persons: Nellie Peyton, Alexander Winning Organizations: Court of Justice Locations: JOHANNESBURG, Rafah, Israel, Gaza, South Africa

☆ The top UN court has ruled on Gaza genocide case. Here's what happens now
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-09 | by ( Dalya Al Masri | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +6 min

The hearing of Israel's defense at the International Court of Justice on Jan. 12, 2024, in the Hague, Netherlands. Dursun Aydemir | Anadolu | Getty ImagesLast month, the International Court of Justice ruled on South Africa's legal case accusing Israel of genocide. Legal proceedings began after the African country submitted cause for emergency measures in Gaza, leading to a two-day hearing, with testimonies from the South African and Israeli legal teams. Israel rebuffed the allegations of genocide at the World Court and accused South Africa of being used as a legal cover for Hamas. "It is this obligation that informed our application to the International Court of Justice to halt the violence unleashed by Israel on the Gaza Strip," Magwenya added.

Persons: Dursun, Israel, Benjamin Netanyahu, Yoav Gallant, Gallant, Francesca Albanese, Albanese, Vincent Magwenya, Cyril Ramaphosa, Magwenya Organizations: International Court, Justice, Anadolu, Getty, International Court of Justice, CNBC, World, Serbia —, ICJ, South, Israel, CNBC Sunday, The Hague, Palestinian Health Ministry, Hamas, Bosnian Locations: Hague, Netherlands, Gaza, Israel, South Africa, Serbia, Africa, The, Turkey, Jordan, Brazil, Colombia, Malaysia, Russia, Ukraine, Bosnian, Bosnia

☆ Demand for shipments from China via rail through Russia has 'skyrocketed' since the Red Sea attacks
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-01 | by ( Lucy Handley | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +6 min

And — while it only represents a very small proportion of containers moved between the Far East and Europe — rail routes via Russia have seen an uptick in interest too. Rail through RussiaFirms have raised concerns about sending goods via rail through Russia, Sciglaite said. A train engine pulls carriages that started their journey in Yiwu, China into Barking rail freight terminal on January 18, 2017 in the U.K. Igor Tambaca, managing director of Rail Bridge Cargo, a Dutch logistics company, said China-Europe rail route bookings were up 37% over the past four weeks. Tambaca said the cost of sending one forty-foot container (FEU) from China to Europe via rail is currently around $7,900.

Persons: Liu Wenhua, Julija, RailGate, Hapag Lloyd, Sciglaite, Dan Kitwood, Igor Tambaca, Tambaca, Maria Magdalena Pavitsich, Pavitsich, Vladimir Putin, Davies Turner Organizations: China News Service, Getty, Air, CNBC, Rail, Cargo, OBB Rail Cargo Group, FEU, Initiative, British Locations: China, Europe, Russia, Manzhouli, Vietnam, Xeneta, East, European, Rotterdam, South Africa's, Ukraine, Yiwu, Barking, Kazakhstan, Belarus, Poland, Germany, Belgium, France, Red, Dutch, Turkey, Austrian, Asia, Xian, Chengdu, Suez, Africa, Moscow, Central Siberia, Beijing, Wuhan, Duisburg

☆ South Africa's Ruling ANC Suspends Membership of Ex-Leader Zuma
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-29 | by ( Jan. | At P.M. | ) www.usnews.com time to read: +2 min

By Nellie PeytonJOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - South Africa's ruling African National Congress (ANC) said on Monday it had suspended the membership of former president Jacob Zuma after he announced he would vote for another party in this year's general election. His suspension reflects deep-seated divisions in the party of liberation hero Nelson Mandela that has governed South Africa since the end of apartheid. "The formation of the MK party is not an accident," the ANC said in a statement. The MK party is named after the ANC's former armed wing, in a challenge to the long-dominant movement. Zuma has been at odds with the ANC's leadership since he was forced to quit as party leader in 2018.

Persons: Nellie Peyton JOHANNESBURG, Jacob Zuma, Zuma, Nelson Mandela, Cyril Ramaphosa, Nellie Peyton, Alexander Winning, Andrew Heavens Organizations: National Congress, Analysts, ANC, Forces, Natal Locations: South Africa, KwaZulu

☆ Uganda Says Judge's Dissent From World Court Ruling on Israel Does Not Reflect Its Position
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-28 | by ( Jan. | At A.M. | ) www.usnews.com time to read: +1 min

KAMPALA (Reuters) - Uganda has distanced itself from an opinion written by a Ugandan judge on the International Court of Justice (ICJ) dissenting from the panel's ruling in South Africa's genocide case against Israel, and said the remarks do not reflect Uganda's position. "The position taken by Judge Sebutinde is her own individual and independent opinion, and does not in any way reflect the position of the government of the republic of Uganda," the government said in a statement issued late on Saturday. It added that the east African country supported the position of the Non-Aligned Movement on the conflict that was adopted at its summit in the Ugandan capital this month. The movement was formed officially in 1961 by countries opposed to joining either of the two major Cold War-era military and political blocs. Sebutinde was one of only two judges who issued dissenting judgements while 15 voted for the emergency measures which covered most of what South Africa had asked for in the case.

Persons: Julia Sebutinde, Israel, Judge Sebutinde, Sebutinde, Elias Biryabarema, William Maclean Organizations: International Court of Justice, Israel Locations: KAMPALA, Uganda, South, Gaza, Africa

☆ Factbox-Key Takeaways From the World Court Decision in Israeli Genocide Case
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-26 | by ( Jan. | At P.M. | ) www.usnews.com time to read: +4 min

The top United Nations court for handling disputes between states was ruling in a case brought by South Africa. The court ordered Israel to refrain from any acts that could fall under the Genocide Convention and to ensure its troops commit no genocidal acts in Gaza. WHAT HAS BEEN THE REACTION TO THE ICJ RULING? "The ICJ judges assessed the facts and the law, they ruled in favour of humanity and international law," Palestinian Foreign Minister Riyad al-Maliki said. Senior Hamas official Sami Abu Zuhri said the ruling helped to isolate Israel on the world stage.

Persons: Israel, Joan Donoghue, Judge Julia Sebutinde, Aharon Barak, Barak, Benjamin Netanyahu, Yoav Gallant, Itamar Ben, Gvir, Friday's, Riyad al, Maliki, Sami Abu Zuhri, Cyril Ramaphosa, Anthony Deutsch, Stephanie van den Berg, Gareth Jones, Angus MacSwan Organizations: HAGUE, Reuters, Court of Justice, United Nations, ICJ, National, Palestinian Locations: Israel, Gaza, South Africa, United States, Uganda, Nazi

South Africa has accused Israel of genocide and asked the world court in The Hague, Netherlands, to impose interim measures as the case proceeds. Israel has denied committing genocide and asked the court to throw out the case, which the panel of 17 judges refused to do. — How genocide officially became a crime, and why South Africa is accusing Israel of committing it. South Africa requested interim steps since the proceedings could take several years. The world court is delivering its preliminary decisions in a genocide case that South Africa brought against Israel.

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☆ ICJ Declines to Demand a Ceasefire in Gaza at Israel's Genocide Trial
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-26 | by ( Lilian Manansala | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: 1 min

The World Court ruled Israel must prevent acts of genocide in Gaza. The decision stops short of South Africa's demand for a cease-fire of Israel's military operation that has reportedly killed more than 26,000 people in less than four months. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers. Become an Insider and start reading now. Have an account?

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☆ World Court rules Israel must prevent genocide in Gaza, falls short of ordering a cease-fire
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-26 | by ( Ruxandra Iordache | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

The Peace Palace building of the International Court of Justice a few hours before the court delivers its ruling in the case brought by South Africa against Israel. It comes as Israeli forces continue a military campaign in the Gaza Strip that has claimed tens of thousands of Palestinian lives. The World Court lacks the means to directly enforce its pronouncements, but its rulings can often deal heavy reputational blows to the accused. The World Court called for the immediate release of the captives. They say that Hamas forces have intentionally entrenched themselves in non-combatant facilities in the Gaza Strip, such as schools and hospitals, and are using civilians as human shields.

Persons: Israel, Israel's, John Kirby, Benjamin Netanyahu, Netanyahu Organizations: International Court, Israel, South, Palestinian Ministry of Health, Security, Hamas, country's Department of International Relations, Cooperation, United Nations Security Council Locations: South Africa, Israel, Gaza, U.S, Africa

☆ ICJ decision: Genocide case against Israel has 'symbolic value,' says UN special rapporteur
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-26 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailICJ decision: Genocide case against Israel has 'symbolic value,' says UN special rapporteurFrancesca Albanese, U.N. special rapporteur, discusses the International Court of Justice's upcoming ruling on South Africa's request for emergency measures against Israel.

Persons: Francesca Albanese, U.N Organizations: Israel, UN, International

☆ US, South Africa Discuss Gaza War Ahead of Ruling on Measures in Genocide Case
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-25 | by ( Jan. | At P.M. | ) www.usnews.com time to read: +2 min

By Kanishka SinghWASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken spoke on Thursday with South African Foreign Minister Naledi Pandor about the war in Gaza, a day ahead of a ruling at the World Court on urgent measures in a case in which Israel is accused of genocide. Friday's ruling will not deal with the core accusation of the case - whether genocide occurred - but will focus on the urgent intervention sought by South Africa. Israel rejects the accusations from South Africa and says it has a right to defend itself following the Oct. 7 attack on Israel by Palestinian Islamist group Hamas, which governs Gaza. South Africa has asked for nine emergency measures, which act like a restraining order while the court hears the case in full, which could take years. The court is not bound to follow South Africa's requests and could order its own measures if it finds it has jurisdiction at this stage of the case.

Persons: Kanishka Singh WASHINGTON, Antony Blinken, Naledi Pandor, Blinken, Pandor, Kanishka Singh, Jacqueline Wong Organizations: South African Foreign, Israel, International Court of, U.S . State Department, State Department, Hamas Locations: Gaza, Israel, South Africa, Africa, Palestinian, Washington

A key part of that lofty aspiration was the drafting of a convention that codified and committed nations to prevent and punish a new crime, sometimes called the crime of crimes: genocide. Now, in response to Israel's devastating military offensive in Gaza that was triggered by murders and atrocities perpetrated by Hamas militants on Oct. 7, South Africa has gone to the International Court of Justice and accused Israel of genocide. The ICC prosecutes individuals and is separate to the International Court of Justice, which rules in disputes between nations. At public hearings earlier this month and in its detailed written submission to the ICJ, South Africa cited comments by Israeli officials that it claimed demonstrate intent. Both Gambia and South Africa have filed ICJ cases in conflicts they are not directly involved in.

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And then on Sunday, Dunlap will attempt to become the first amateur to win on the PGA Tour in 33 years. “The hole looked like a funnel.”Only seven amateurs have won on the PGA Tour since 1945, and only four since 1950. Burns shot a steady 65 on the Stadium Course to stay in contention after taking the lead with his career-low 61 on Friday. Dunlap shot a bogey-free 65 on the Stadium on Friday for the highest score of his three impressive rounds. Just hit one good shot at a time, and try to stack ’em and give myself a lot of good looks."

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☆ Indian Navy Rescues Crew After Attack on Ship off Coast of Yemen
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-18 | by ( Jan. | At A.M. | ) www.usnews.com time to read: +3 min

The Houthi movement said its missiles had made a "direct hit" on the bulk carrier. U.S. officials said the move was aimed at cutting off funding and weapons the movement has used to attack or hijack ships. On Monday, Houthi forces had struck the U.S.-owned and operated dry bulk ship Gibraltar Eagle with an anti-ship ballistic missile. The alternative shipping route around South Africa's Cape of Good Hope can add 10-14 days to a journey compared to passage via the Red Sea and the Suez Canal. Freight rates have more than doubled since early December, according to maritime consultancy Drewry's world container index, while insurance sources say war risk premiums for shipments through the Red Sea are also rising.

Persons: Krishn Kaushik, Idrees Ali, Phil Stewart NEW, Yemen's, Houthi, Denmark's, Shivam Patel, Simon Lewis, Pavel Polityuk, James Davey, Terje Solsvik, Keith Weir, Catherine Evans Organizations: Indian Navy, U.S, U.S . Navy, Shipping, Genco, Wednesday, Pepco, Denmark's Maersk, Maersk Locations: Phil Stewart NEW DELHI, WASHINGTON, U.S, Gulf, Aden, Genco Picardy, Iran, Asia, Europe, Israel, Palestinian, Gaza, India, Picardy, States, Yemen, South Africa's, Suez, Ukraine, Africa

☆ South African foreign minister discusses Hague case against Israel
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-15 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailSouth African foreign minister discusses Hague case against IsraelSouth Africa's Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana tells CNBC's Steve Sedgwick there is support for the view that the case brought against Israel in the Hague is substantive.

Persons: Enoch Godongwana, Steve Sedgwick Organizations: Israel South Africa's Finance, Israel Locations: Hague

☆ Regev: Accusation of genocide 'ludicrous, offensive and wrong'
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-15 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailRegev: Accusation of genocide 'ludicrous, offensive and wrong'Mark Regev, former ambassador to the United Kingdom and senior advisor to Israel PM Benjamin Netanyahu, discusses the International Court of Justice's hearing on South Africa's genocide case against Israel.

Persons: Mark Regev, Benjamin Netanyahu Organizations: International, Israel Locations: United Kingdom

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