World Court Rejects Demand for Israel-Hamas Cease-Fire.

The International Court of Justice (ICJ) has declined to order Israel to cease military operations in Gaza but has required Israel to enable humanitarian aid to the civilian population and take measures to prevent the destruction of the Palestinian community. The ICJ's decision came after South Africa accused Israel of violating the Genocide Convention. The court's order calls for punishment of incitement to genocide, preservation of evidence of potential violations, and the release of hostages taken by Hamas. The ruling reflects the ongoing conflict between Israel and Palestine, recognizing Israel's right to self-defense while expressing concern about civilian casualties. [Extracted from the article]