Avast! 'Tis a folly that Israel be forced to defend herself 'gainst 'genocide' claims 'pon the ICJ!
2024-01-10
Arr, mateys! 'Tis the week when the land o' Israel shall face the mighty International Court o' Justice in the Hague! Reason? Aye, they be accused o' 'genocide' against the poor souls o' Gaza, and who be bringin' these charges? None other than South Africa, me hearties!
In a humorous tone reminiscent of a 17th century pirate, the author discusses Israel's upcoming appearance before the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in response to South Africa's accusation of genocide against the people of Gaza. The author finds the accusation absurd, citing the specific actions and intent required for genocide, which Israel has not displayed. Despite having the military capability to destroy Gaza, Israel has taken measures to protect civilians. In contrast, Hamas has repeatedly vowed and attempted to commit genocide against Israel. The author criticizes South Africa's application for being wrong on both facts and law, as it ignores the context of Israel's military response and fails to consider the lawfulness of its actions. They argue that Israel's actions are compatible with international humanitarian law and have followed the rules stated in the Geneva and Hague Conventions. While acknowledging the tragic civilian casualties resulting from Israel's campaign against Hamas, the author emphasizes that these deaths do not constitute genocide. They argue that South Africa's application disregards Hamas' presence and falsely attributes genocidal intent to Israeli politicians' statements. The author highlights Israel's official stance that the war is against Hamas, not the people of Gaza. They conclude by calling the accusation a cynical ploy of antisemitic victim-blaming and express hope that the ICJ will see through it.