ICJ expected to make new ruling on Israel’s war in Gaza

Court may order a halt to offensive, in what would be another sign of growing international isolation for Benjamin Netanyahu

The international court of justice is expected to issue a new ruling on Israel's conduct of its war in Gaza at 3pm (1400 BST) on Friday, as the US expressed concern over Israel's growing diplomatic isolation among countries that have traditionally supported it.

Amid speculation that the ICJ could order a halt to Israel's offensive, a second top global court - the international criminal court - identified the three judges who will hear a request for arrest warrants against Hamas leaders, Israel's prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, and its defence minister, Yoav Gallant.