The ICJ is hearing a genocide case against Israeli forces as South Africa accuses Israel. This coincides with Hamas attacks on southern Israel and ongoing military operations in Gaza and the West Bank. Meanwhile, Macklemore performed with Ed Sheeran, whose song condemns Israel's military action.

The entities involved

• Gaza Strip →

  self-governing Palestinian territory next to Egypt and Israel

  • Israeli bombardment and ground operations, coupled with violence and investigations, threaten to spill over across the West Bank, Gaza Strip, and East Jerusalem.Mon 16:56
  • Investigations into sexual violence and the initiated attacks leading to the current conflict are underway in the Gaza Strip.Mon 15:56
• South Africa →

  country in southern Africa

  • Matthew Chaskalson has been appointed as the chief evidence leader in a national inquiry in South Africa.Mon 17:53
  • Wildfire smoke is threatening business operations and health in South Africa.Mon 17:51
• West Bank →

  Palestinian territory on the western bank of the Jordan River, occupied by Israel

  • Spain's Sira Rego made controversial remarks about the Palestinian state, leading Israel to summon the Spanish embassy and expel diplomats from Ramallah.Mon 14:44
  • Bezalel Smotrich announced plans for settlement expansion into specific regions including Galilee, the West Bank, and the Negev.Mon 14:32
• Hamas →

  Palestinian Islamist political and military organization

  • South Africa filed a case against Israel at the International Court of Justice, concurrent with Trump's executive orders regarding funding cuts and Iran.Mon 17:31
  • An uprising began in Jerusalem after Ariel Sharon entered the Temple Mount, involving attacks and culminating in a summit agreement.Mon 16:56

Related events

• Ed Sheeran is touring with Macklemore, whose lyrics accuse Israel of apartheid, while Columbia students protest the Israel conflict.Sep 16
• Macklemore criticized Israel's military campaign and his performance led to refund demands.Sep 7
• Macklemore's song, named after a campus protest, references Gaza, leading to criticism from StopAntisemitism and pressure from IAC.Sep 6
• Macklemore's support for Palestinian rights in Gaza leads to tour objections and his removal from Ed Sheeran's concert tour.Sep 14
• Demonstrations regarding the conflict took place in Toronto, leading to political pressure and Macklemore's removal from the tour.Sep 22