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title: "WATCH — President Cyril Ramaphosa addresses the nation on ICJ genocide ruling"
description: "On Friday, President Cyril Ramaphosa addressed the nation on the International Court of Justice's order of provisional measures in the genocide case against Israel."
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# WATCH — President Cyril Ramaphosa addresses the nation on ICJ genocide ruling

> On Friday, President Cyril Ramaphosa addressed the nation on the International Court of Justice's order of provisional measures in the genocide case against Israel.

By Daily Maverick · Published 26 January 2024, 15:53 SAST · Updated 26 January 2024, 19:00 SAST

## Key points
- South Africa is arguing before the International Court of Justice that Israel is violating the 1948 Genocide Convention by trying to destroy part of the Palestinian population through its military assault on Gaza.
- SA argues its genocide case in the ongoing Israel-Palestine war.
- Stay informed about the latest developments and analysis on the conflict.
- Gain insights into the historical context and geopolitical dynamics of the conflict.
- Access in-depth articles and opinion pieces to better understand the complexities of the Israel-Palestine war.

## Content

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Watch an extract from the court's ruling:

\[embed\]https://youtu.be/7Z\_p-Q7Veog?si=2uICTFEVgJx9n8nm\[/embed\]

Watch a video summary of the arguments by South Africa and Israel before the ICJ:

\[embed\]https://youtu.be/HVV8adzzcH8?si=jY\_KRqDb94bkQUM8\[/embed\]

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