US LAYWER: SA WILL WIN ISRAEL GENOCIDE HEARING

All eyes will be on The Hague tomorrow (January 11th). The International Court of Justice will begin hearing South Africa’s case of genocide against Israel following its brutal bombing of Gaza that’s killed over 22,000 Palestinians.

But what are the chances Israel will face any kind of prosecution? Have a listen to American human rights lawyer Francis Boyle who outlines how it could result in Israel’s suspension from the UN, sanctions and individuals convicted of war crimes. He also says the US could find itself on the hook, after funding, arming and backing Israel’s massacre.

However, there’s one caveat. He also warns the court’s president has the power to influence the proceedings in favour of America and its Middle East ally.

Whatever happens, Pretoria's application has widespread global support, including from Bolivia, Venezuela and Jordan. And we shouldn’t forget South Africa's former apartheid regime was once supported by the West, but finally crumbled under international pressure. Could Israel's leaders suffer a similar fate? Watch this clip and give us your assessment.