Israel faces charges of genocide at the International Court of Justice. Here’s why, and how Israel will respond. - Jewish Telegraphic Agency (jta.org) . . ."Kittrie said Israel will be able to show it has instituted mitigation measures in its military campaign.
“Israel’s extensive advance warning and other measures to mitigate harm to Gaza civilians make clear that Israel’s goal is not to commit genocide but, far from it, to instead minimize Palestinian civilian casualties while lawfully exercising Israel’s rights to rescue its hostages, apprehend the Oct. 7 perpetrators, and ensure that Israel’s population is secure from further attacks,” he said.
"Israeli spokespeople have also suggested that Israel will seek to turn the tables, and level charges of genocide against Hamas.
“ 'The Hamas terrorist organization — which is committing war crimes, crimes against humanity and sought to commit genocide on 7 October — is responsible for the suffering of the Palestinians in the Gaza Strip by using them as human shields and stealing humanitarian aid from them,” the Foreign Ministry’s Hayat said in a statement." . . .
In Gaza, anger grows at Hamas along with fury at Israel : NPR
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