Israel faces genocide case at UNs top court
In hearings at the International Court of Justice last week, South Africa accused Israel of genocide in Gaza.\n\nA potential final ruling at the court could take years, but within weeks, judges could order Israel to stop its military operations\n\nSo what's behind South Africa\u2019s argument? Why is Israel saying the case should be dismissed? And in a court without a mechanism to enforce orders, why would a ruling really matter?\n\nCanadian academic William Schabas, a professor of international law at Middlesex University recognized with the Order of Canada as a foremost authority on genocide, explains.\n\nFor transcripts of Front Burner, please visit: https://www.cbc.ca/radio/frontburner/transcripts\n\nTranscripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.