# Why has Nicaragua brought Germany before the ICJ over genocide in Gaza?

https://mins.news/en/item/48458

- Al Jazeera, 2026-09-07 13:26 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/9/7/why-has-nicaragua-taken-germany-to-the-icj-over-gaza-genocide?traffic_source=rss

> Nicaragua has accused Germany of violating the Genocide Convention for backing Israel amid its onslaught on Gaza.

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