The farce at the court in The Hague exposed us to a question we have avoided until now: what is the court's responsibility for the October 7 failure, and how did it help create the misconception that smashed into pieces?

Hamas claimed responsibility for the attack just minutes after it happened. The rocket fire, which according to pictures seen by Israel Hayom originated in southern Gaza Strip town of Rafah, reached as far north as the Sharon region, with Kfar Saba – one of the largest cities in Israel – having a siren for the first time since the war started. Rafah is the only large stronghold still held by Hamas.

In a scathing dissent, Ugandan Judge Sebutinde criticizes ICJ colleagues' handling of South Africa's request.

Ersatz recognition of a Palestinian state at war with Israel retards peace.

Whatever the definition of the Palestinians may be, Israel will need to do everything it is currently doing for its security without compromises, and rely only on itself.