A published poll showed that more than one in three Americans believe that Israel is committing genocide against the Palestinians.

According to the Economist/YouGov poll, roughly equal numbers of adults believe that Israeli military attacks against Palestinians, which are estimated to have killed more than 25,000 people, the overwhelming majority of them civilians, since October 7, amount to genocide: 35% They say so, and 36% say it is not so. t, with 29% undecided.

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Among younger Americans, and along political affiliations, the divisions are more pronounced. Nearly half of those surveyed between the ages of 18 and 29, or 49%, say Israel is committing genocide, while 24% disagree and 27% are unsure.

The numbers also look very similar for registered Democrats, with 49%-21% believing in the genocide characterization, while 30% are undecided. As for Republicans, they are more supportive of Israel's actions, as 57% of respondents said that there is no genocide, while only 18% said that there is genocide, and exactly a quarter of them are not sure.

The vote, which was held between January 21 and 23, comes as the International Court of Justice in The Hague prepares to issue a provisional ruling on Friday (26/1) on the South African genocide case against Israel, and a separate lawsuit against the Joe administration. Biden on charges of genocide. It advances the “failure to prevent genocide.”

The ICJ case, which was heard over two days earlier this month, is seen as an important barometer of international sentiment towards the Israeli campaign in Gaza. South Africa claimed that more than 50 countries agreed with its assertion that Israel demonstrated a “chilling” and “indisputable” intent to commit genocide in Gaza during its military response to the October 7 Hamas attacks.

South African lawyer Adila Hashim said: “This court has the benefit of evidence obtained over the past 13 weeks that demonstrates, indisputably, a pattern of conduct and relevant intent that justifies a plausible allegation of genocide.”

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said these allegations were false. He added: “We are fighting terrorists, and we are fighting lies. “Israel is accused of committing genocide while fighting genocide.”

In a related case, a first hearing is scheduled for Friday in a federal lawsuit filed by the Center for Constitutional Rights (CCR) alleging that the Biden administration failed to enforce its duties under US and international law to prevent Israel from killing civilians in Gaza.

“The United States has the means available to have a deterrent effect on Israeli officials who are now pursuing acts of genocide against the Palestinian people in Gaza,” the complaint stated.

The United States categorically rejects the accusation that Israel is violating the United Nations Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide.

South Africa is seeking a ruling from the judges of the International Court of Justice for an immediate ceasefire or cessation of hostilities.

The lawsuit, filed by CCR in California on behalf of several Palestinian groups, asks the court to prevent the United States from providing weapons, money and diplomatic support to Israel.