The Hague, May 29 (RHC)--The International Court of Justice (ICJ) says Mexico has filed an application with the world tribunal to intervene in South Africa’s genocide case against Israel.

In its declaration, Mexico stated that it “seeks to intervene, in order to provide its view on the potential construction of the content of the provisions of the Convention relevant to this case”, the court said.

Three other countries have also asked the ICJ for intervention in support of the South African case against Israel.  They are Colombia, Nicaragua and Libya.

Belgium, Egypt, Ireland, Maldives and Turkey have also stated their intention to join the case, while Germany said it will intervene in support of Israel.