The Times of Israel
Territorial disputes expert Professor Malcolm Shaw will present Israel’s defense against South African war crimes accusations at International Court of Justice on January 12
A British lawyer will defend Israel at the International Court of Justice in the Hague next week against South Africa’s accusation that the Jewish state is perpetrating genocide against the Palestinians in its ongoing war with Hamas in Gaza.
Professor Malcolm Shaw KC, who will present Israel’s defense against the charges next week, is a leading expert on territorial disputes and a published author on the law of genocide.
Shaw’s appointment was confirmed by an Israeli official on X. Ynet reported that he is one of four lawyers chosen to represent Jerusalem at the hearings.
A hearing set for January 11 is expected to see South African representatives lay out their case against Israel, while Israel will present its defense against the charges on the following day.
Shaw, 76, is also a human rights expert, who has represented countries including United Arab Emirates, Serbia and Cameroon at the international court.
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