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Germany withdraws from defending Israel in South Africa's International Court of Justice genocide case

South Africa's genocide case against Israel — Germany withdraws from defending Israel in South Africa's International Court of Justice genocide case against Israel, citing their need to defend themselves in a separate case lau

Published March 19, 2026· Updated October 28, 2026·1 min read

Context: South Africa's genocide case against Israel.

Germany withdraws from defending Israel in South Africa's International Court of Justice genocide case against Israel, citing their need to defend themselves in a separate case launched against them by Nicaragua. [https://www.haaretz.com/world-news/europe/2026-03-19/ty-article/germany-u-turns-wont-intervene-on-israels-behalf-in-icj-gaza-genocide-case/0000019d-05c2-d65b-abfd-95deeaff0000 ( Haaretz )]

Event summary via Wikipedia Current Events (2026-03-19).