Turkey Seeks to Join South Africa's Genocide Lawsuit Against Israel at The Hague

On Wednesday, Turkey formally requested to join the genocide lawsuit against Israel, filed by South Africa at the International Court of Justice. Junaid Yuksel, the chairman of the Legal Committee of the Turkish Parliament, emphasized Turkey's commitment to supporting the Palestinian cause and presenting evidence of alleged ethnic cleansing and massacres in Gaza. Yuksel stated that Turkey hopes the court will compel Israel to adhere to its decisions. The Turkish Foreign Ministry confirmed that the request is grounded in international law, specifically the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of Genocide. This lawsuit, initiated by South Africa, accuses Israel of violating its obligations under the UN Charter and committing genocide against Palestinians. Other countries have also expressed interest in joining the lawsuit, but the court has yet to rule on these requests.