Which countries are backing South Africa’s case against Israel?

The International Court of Justice (ICJ) is hearing arguments that Israel is committing genocide in its war on Gaza.

South Africa filed the lawsuit in December, in a move welcomed by several countries amid a global chorus for a ceasefire in Gaza.

At least 23,210 Palestinians have been killed in Israeli attacks on Gaza since October 7, with more than 59,000 wounded.

Here is a reminder on which countries and organizations are supporting South Africa’s case at the ICJ:

Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC)
Malaysia
Turkey
Jordan
Bolivia

Everything to know about South Africa’s genocide case against Israel

Two days of public hearings in South Africa’s genocide case against Israel begins at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) on Thursday, as pro-Palestine campaigners hope the World Court might halt Israel’s devastating military campaign in Gaza. Since October 7, over 23,000 people have died in the Gaza Strip due to the siege, with approximately 10,000 of those deaths being children. South Africa filed the first lawsuit related to this issue at the ICJ, setting a precedent. In its application submitted on December 29, Pretoria accuses Israel of committing genocide in contravention of the 1948 UN Genocide Convention, which both

In addition, the Maldives, Namibia, Pakistan, the Arab League, Colombia and Brazil have also put their weight behind South Africa.

The US has voiced its opposition. Israel’s other Western allies, including the EU, have mostly maintained silence. The UK has refused to support the case.