Israel and South Africa are set for a showdown at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) over the war in Gaza. South Africa sought an urgent ICJ order declaring Israel in violation of the 1948 Genocide Convention for its actions in Gaza. South Africa has for decades backed the Palestinian cause for statehood in Israeli-occupied territories. South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has compared Israel’s policies regarding Palestinians with apartheid, a parallel vehemently rejected by Israel. The ICJ, sometimes known as the World Court, is the United Nations venue for resolving disputes between states. Watch the video to find out can South Africa’s ICJ case against Israel stop war in Gaza.