Top UN court makes ruling in Israel-Gaza genocide case, stops short of ordering ceasefire

The United Nation’s top court has stopped short of ordering Israel to cease its attacks on Gaza, as it considers allegations of genocide made by South Africa last month. In short: The court agreed with several aspects of South Africa’s case, but did not grant its key request: an immediate ceasefire. The court agreed with several aspects of South Africa’s case, but did not grant its key request: an immediate ceasefire. What’s next: ICJ rulings are considered binding, but it has no power to enforce them. Israel’s PM says the country will continue to “defend itself.” At a hearing in…