Why South Africa Has Taken Israel to the World Court

FILE - The logo of the International Court of Justice, left, and that of the U.N., right, are seen on the judges bench at the International Court of Justice, or World Court, in The Hague, Netherlands, Oct. 12, 2023.

The U.N.’s International Court of Justice will hold hearings this week to decide whether an interim measure needs to be brought against Israel to try and halt the war in Gaza. There is a history behind the South African government’s longstanding solidarity with the Palestinian people.