Netherlands and Iceland join ICJ genocide case against Israel

2026-03-23 - 12:01

The Netherlands and Iceland have filed to join a case at the International Court of Justice that accuses Israel of genocide in Gaza, as Germany withdraws its plan to support Israel in the same proceedings, marking a shift among European states over the legal battle. The court confirmed that both states submitted declarations under Article 63 of its statute. The case, filed by South Africa in December 2023, alleges breaches of the Genocide Convention during Israel’s military campaign in Gaza.