#112 - Yishmael vs Yisrael VIII - The ICJ

From History For The Curious by R Aubrey Hersh;Mena Reisner.

• Published: Tue, 23 Jan 2024 22:53:41 +0000
• Duration: 42:00
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In 2004 Israel was prosecuted at the ICJ for building a barrier through the West Bank. But Israel didn’t bother to turn up. What changed in 2024? 

Why did South Africa in particular, take the lead against Israel?

Why does the proportionality argument (regarding civilian casualties) not help Israel’s defense?