UN judges set to hear Nicaragua ‘genocide’ case against Germany for supporting Israel
Top United Nations judges will start hearing the case filed by Nicaragua accusing Germany of supporting “genocide” against the people of Palestine in Gaza over its support for Israel.
Two weeks ago Nicaragua filed a case against Germany before the International Court of Justice (ICJ), saying Berlin was “facilitating the commission of genocide and... failed in its obligation to do everything possible to prevent the commission of genocide,” in Gaza.
Berlin has also suspended funding of the UN Palestinian refugee agency. This is also included in the case.
The Hague-based ICJ said in a statement on Friday it will hold hearings on April 8 and 9 for both countries to make submissions.
“The hearings will be devoted to the request for the indication of provisional measures contained in Nicaragua’s Application,” the ICJ said in a statement.
The Nicaraguan government has requested the ICJ to take a swift interim stance against Germany before the case was given in-depth study by judges.
The case came following the ICJ ruling on January 26 that Israel must do everything to prevent genocidal acts in Gaza and take “immediate” measures for aid provisions.
Since the start of Israel's genocidal war following Operation al-Aqsa Storm by Gaza-based resistance movements on October 7, 2023, more than 31,500 Palestinians, including many women and children, have lost their lives.
The Israeli military offensive has left a trail of destruction in Gaza, leaving hospitals in ruins and displacing around half of its 2.4 million residents.
Israel has additionally enforced a comprehensive blockade on the coastal sliver, severing the supply of fuel, electricity, sustenance and water to the population residing there.
Israel stands accused of genocide at the International Court of Justice, which in an interim ruling in January ordered Tel Aviv to stop genocidal acts and take measures to guarantee that humanitarian assistance is provided to civilians in Gaza.
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