Former Howard government minister Peter McGauran has lashed out at the International Court of Justice’s (ICJ) “gratuitous criticisms of Israel” after the United Nations body ordered Israel to stop its offensive in Gaza.
A former Howard government minister has hit back at the International Court of Justice’s order for Israel to halt its offensive in Gaza , labelling the United Nation body’s call as “gratuitous criticism”.Former Howard government minister Peter McGauran has lashed out at the International Court of Justice’s “gratuitous criticisms of Israel ” after the
Speaking on the order with Sky News Australia host Tim Gilbert, the former Nationals MP said the complexities of destroying Hamas while minimising civilian casualties put Israel in a difficult position. “But Israel is fixed on destroying Hamas and we don’t need international bodies giving gratuitous criticisms of Israel.”
The attack on Gaza has killed many Palestinians and left tens of thousands displaced. Picture: Ahmad Hasaballah/Getty Images Earlier this year South Africa submitted a case that Israel has violated its obligations under the Genocide Convention.
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