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Nicaragua accuses Germany of complicity in Israel's genocide at ICJ
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Nicaragua urged judges at the International Court of Justice to reject Germany's objections to a case alleging Berlin's complicity in Israel's conduct, Middle East Eye reported. Managua's arguments emphasized Germany's legal obligations to prevent genocide and other grave international crimes under relevant treaties and international law.
The case centers on Nicaragua's claim that Germany has failed to meet its duty to prevent genocide, citing Berlin's continued military and diplomatic support for Israel throughout the conflict. Nicaragua argued that Germany bears responsibility under the Genocide Convention and called on the court to proceed with examining the merits of the allegations against the German government rather than dismissing them on procedural grounds.
