Germany to defend itself at The HaguePreliminary hearings open on Monday at the United Nations’ top court in a case that seeks an end to German military and other aid to Israel. The case alleges that Berlin’s assistance contributes to acts of genocide and violations of international law amidst the conflict between Israel and Hamas in Gaza. Israel strongly denies its military campaign amounts to breaches of the Genocide Convention. While the case brought by Nicaragua centres on Germany, it indirectly takes aim at Israel’s military campaign in Gaza following the deadly October 7 attacks. “We are…
