South Africa Files Genocide Case Against Israel

South Africa's International Relations Minister Ronald Lamola announced that the country's memorial in its genocide case against Israel at the ICJ aims to demonstrate genocidal acts in Gaza, where over 40,000 Palestinians have died since the conflict escalated. The government has filed its main arguments, asserting it possesses comprehensive forensic evidence to support its claims, while Israel is expected to respond by July 2025. In a related development, Iranian officials have accused the United States of complicity in Israel's recent military actions against Iran, asserting that the US provided the necessary military support and airspace for the assaults. Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi emphasized that US assistance enables Israel's military operations across the region, including attacks in Gaza and Lebanon. The Iranian military reported that Israeli forces targeted sites within Iran using Iraqi airspace, which is under US control, and claimed that their air defense successfully intercepted the attacks, resulting in limited damage. These escalating tensions highlight the complex geopolitical dynamics surrounding Israel's military actions and the ongoing conflict in Gaza.