India, March 23 -- In a move that is reverberating across diplomatic and legal corridors worldwide, Germany has withdrawn its support for Israel in the genocide case at the International Court of Justice, marking one of the most consequential shifts in Western policy since the Gaza war began.

The German government confirmed that it would no longer intervene on Israel's behalf in the proceedings initiated by South Africa, choosing instead to focus on its own legal defense in a separate case brought by Nicaragua.

The decision represents a striking departure from Berlin's earlier stance. In early 2024, Germany had dismissed allegations of genocide against Israel as unfounded and pledged to support Tel Aviv at The Hague.

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