NAMIBIA has rejected Germany’s support of the “genocidal intent of the racist Israeli state against innocent civilians in Gaza” amid South Africa’s case in the International Court of Justice (ICJ).

The landmark case at The Hague on Thursday and Friday saw a global split, with Germany and other Western nations strongly rejecting the claim that Israel is violating the United Nations Convention on Genocide and many others remaining silent.

Germany announced support for Israel, with a government spokesperson claiming that the country “has been defending itself” and calling the case “completely unfounded.”

It said it would intervene in the case on Israel’s behalf.

In a statement on Saturday, the Namibian government highlighted Germany’s historical genocide on the southern African nation’s soil between 1904 and 1908 and its failure to atone for its actions.

The statement said: “In light of Germany’s inability to draw lessons from its horrific history, President Hage Geingob expresses deep concern with Germany’s statement.

“Germany cannot morally express commitment to the UN Convention while supporting the equivalent of a holocaust and genocide in Gaza.

“Various international organisations, such as Human Rights Watch have chillingly concluded that Israel is committing war crimes in Gaza.”

The statement called on Germany to reconsider its decision to intervene.