Blinken delivers strongest public rebuke of Israel yet: 'Get out of Gaza'
FOX NewsMAY 1 2024
Israeli Lawyers Respond to South Africa's Call to Stop Rafah Offensive at ICJ
Above: The International Court of Justice (ICJ) delivers an order on South Africa's genocide case against Israel on January 26, 2024 in The Hague, Netherlands. Image copyright: Michel Porro/Contributor/Getty Images News via Getty Images
The Spin
Pro-establishment narrative
It is simply undeniable that the war in Gaza has taken a terrible toll on its population, and the US is committed to alleviating that suffering. Nonetheless, baseless accusations of genocide are unhelpful. The only way to assist the Palestinians in Gaza is to find a cease-fire and resolution to this conflict through negotiations.
Pro-Israel narrative
The fact that South Africa's vendetta against Israel is legitimized through international legal proceedings is an absurd mockery of justice. Indeed, all this case does functionally is strengthen Hamas' military position in Gaza, as Israel is forced to fight with its hands tied behind its back. South Africa even went so far as to host a Hamas delegation in Johannesburg before submitting its latest request, demonstrating what side it's on.
Pro-Palestine narrative
The double standards applied to Israel become more and more ludicrous with each passing day of this immoral and unnecessary war. Just the mere suggestion that Israel may face consequences for its actions is enough to elicit accusations of supporting terrorism. Israel has committed regular massacres in Gaza in addition to the famine it has created. It should be treated like any other rogue state.