Brazil to formally join ICJ genocide case against Israel

Brasilia cites ‘deep indignation’ over ‘serious human rights violations’ and ‘shameless use of starvation as a weapon of war’ in decision to back South Africa-led lawsuit

Laura Gamba |
24.07.2025 - Update : 24.07.2025

BOGOTA, Colombia

Brazil announced Wednesday that it is in the "final phase" of formally joining the genocide lawsuit filed by South Africa against Israel before the International Court of Justice (ICJ).

In a statement, the Brazilian government expressed "deep indignation at the recurring episodes of violence against the civilian population in the State of Palestine, not limited to the Gaza Strip but extending to the West Bank."

The statement detailed "serious human rights violations," citing "attacks on civilian infrastructure, including religious sites such as the Catholic parish in Gaza, and United Nations facilities like those of the World Health Organization."

It further condemned "indiscriminate violence and vandalism by extremist settlers in the West Bank, such as the burning of the ruins of the ancient Church of St. George and the Byzantine cemetery in Taybeh."

Additionally, Brazil highlighted "massacres of civilians, most of them women and children, which have become commonplace during the delivery of humanitarian aid in Gaza" and "the shameless use of starvation as a weapon of war."

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https://www.aa.com.tr/en/americas/brazil-to-formally-join-icj-genocide-case-against-israel/3640343