In hearings at the International Court of Justice last week, South Africa accused Israel of genocide in Gaza.
A potential final ruling at the court could take years, but within weeks, judges could order Israel to stop its military operations
So what's behind South Africa’s argument? Why is Israel saying the case should be dismissed? And in a court without ... Show More
Today
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Nunavut MP Lori Idlout crossed the floor this week, becoming the first New Democrat to defect to Prime Minister Carney’s Liberals.With three byelections coming up next month, this puts the Carney Government on a likely path to a majority. It also adds to the troubles facing the N ... Show More
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Yesterday
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Amidst communications blackouts and rising casualties, Jayme Poisson reaches a resident in Tehran to discuss the war, Trump, the Iranian regime, and his pessimistic view about where this goes next. For transcripts of Front Burner, please visit: https://www.cbc.ca/radio/frontburne ... Show More
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Accusation de « génocide » contre Israël : comprendre le verdict de la Cour internationale de justice
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18m 12s
Jan 2024
Will the ICJ verdict stop the war in Gaza?
In November 2023, South Africa approached the International Court of Justice, to consider whether Israel is committing acts of genocide against the Palestinians in Gaza. It also called for an immediate ceasefire. And on Friday, the 26th of January, the UN’s top court made its int ... Show More
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