Ireland backs bid to include blocking of aid in definition of genocide

Dublin joins South Africa's case in the international court of justice, arguing that stopping delivery of essentials may constitute genocidal intent'

Ireland is to seek to widen the definition of genocide to include blocking humanitarian aid in a landmark international court of justice (ICJ) case against Israel.

The Irish government will intervene in the case taken by South Africa and argue that restricting food and other essentials in Gaza may constitute genocidal intent, the foreign minister Micheal Martin said on Wednesday.