Day 1 of the ICJ hearing of Israel's "genocide" case at the Hague: Key takeaways

High-stakes legal battle brewing at the UN as South Africa accuses Israel of Gaza genocide. Amidst global protests, the ICJ weighs emergency measures while a final ruling could take years. Both sides remain entrenched, further highlighting the conflict's complexity and urgency for de-escalation. Here's what happened on Day 1 of the hearing.