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The South African delegation poses for a photo after arguing its case before the International Court of Justice.
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The symbolism of South Africa's genocide case against Israel in the International Court of Justice (ICJ) has been felt all over the world. But as much as it is a turning point for the world, it is a single episode in a long struggle for justice.
This is according to celebrated advocate Tembeka Ngcukaitobi, who was given a hero's welcome to South Africa after arguing before the World Court that Israel is guilty of genocidal intent.
Ngcukaitobi was part of a team of six jurists who argued South Africa's case that Israel's war on Gaza, which began after 7 October, is genocidal and aimed at destroying Palestinian people.
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