South Africa launches a legal battle against Israel in the highest court of the United Nations.
Israel's war on Gaza has killed tens of thousands of Palestinians and forced most others from their homes.
Now he will have to answer before a court of law to accusations of genocide.
South Africa is launching a case against Israel before the International Court of Justice (ICJ), the highest legal body of the United Nations.
While it could take years to reach a final ruling, the ICJ could issue an interim order for Israel to end its campaign within weeks.
So how important would that be? And will it help end the conflict?
Presenter: Adrian Finighan
Guests:
Ahmed Abofoul: International lawyer and legal researcher at Al-Haq, a leading Palestinian human rights organization.
Chris Gunness, former spokesperson for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA)
Adama Dieng: former UN Special Adviser on the Prevention of Genocide and Special Adviser to the Office of the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court
