In a crucial legal battle at the International Court of Justice (ICJ), Israel vigorously defends itself against allegations of genocide brought by South Africa, asserting that its military actions in Gaza constitute a legitimate defense against Hamas. Israeli legal advisor Tal Becker emphasizes the necessity of the military response following Hamas’ October 7 attack, presenting video and audio evidence of the brutality of that assault. Israel criticizes the timing of the case as hypocritical, and South Africa seeks an immediate halt to Israeli military operations in Gaza. The high-stakes legal proceedings involve fears within Israel that a court order to halt operations could impact the country’s international standing.