Why South Africa has taken Israel to the World Court

The logo of the International Court of Justice, left, and that of the U.N., right, are seen on the judges bench at the International Court of Justice, or World Court, in The Hague, Netherlands, Oct. 12, 2023.

South Africa has gone to the ICJ, or International Court of Justice, in The Hague, charging that Israel is committing genocide in Gaza.

On Thursday and Friday, the court will hear arguments from both sides and will then decide whether to issue an interim order that Israel stops its bombardment of Gaza.