Blinken says case against Israel is distraction from efforts to halt war

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is back in Tel Aviv and, after meeting with top leaders Tuesday, said the case, filed in the International Court of Justice, is a distraction from efforts to halt the Israel-Hamas war, Report informs, citing AP.

He also dismissed a case filed by South Africa against Israel at the International Court of Justice accusing it of genocide, calling the allegations “meritless” and saying they distract from efforts to improve the humanitarian situation in Gaza. He said it was “particularly galling” as Hamas and other groups attacking Israel call for its annihilation.