Spain Joins South Africa in Genocide Accusation Against Israel

Spain seeks permission from a UN court to join South Africa's case against Israel, accusing it of genocide in Gaza. Mexico, Colombia, Nicaragua, Libya and Palestinians have already joined the case, and Israel has been ordered to halt its military offensive in Rafah, though they haven't complied.

Spain will approach a United Nations court seeking approval to join South Africa's case, which accuses Israel of genocide in Gaza, as announced by Spain's foreign minister on Thursday.

This marks Spain as the first European nation to take such a step since South Africa filed its genocide accusation with the International Court of Justice last year, citing Israeli military actions devastating Gaza.

Countries including Mexico, Colombia, Nicaragua, Libya, and Palestinian authorities have also sought to join the case. Despite the court ordering Israel to halt its military offensive in Rafah, a cease-fire has not been mandated, and Israel has not complied.