Israel has rejected the genocide case brought forth by South Africa at the International Court of Justice (ICJ), dismissing it as a "baseless blood libel" without legal merit.
Israel's response characterized South Africa's actions as collaboration with a terrorist group (referring to Hamas) that calls for Israel's destruction.
The Israeli Foreign Ministry maintained that its conflict with Hamas in Gaza involves efforts to limit harm to non-combatants and reiterated its stance of abiding by international law.
The Israeli response reflects a strong rejection of the genocide allegations and emphasizes the complexity of the ongoing situation in the region.
(With Agency Inputs)
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