JUST IN:.... Germany intends to intervene in ICJ hearing in support of Israel.

 

Germany: 

"In view of German history and the crimes against humanity of the Holocaust, the Government is particularly committed to the Convention against Genocide.

This convention is a central instrument of international law to implement the principle of "never again". We resolutely oppose its political instrumentalization.

We know that different countries rate Israel's operation in the Gaza Strip differently. However, Germany firmly and expressly rejects the accusation of genocide now made before the International Court of Justice against Israel. This accusation lacks any basis [and] ... Government intends to intervene as a third party."