Human rights groups are urging the federal government to take "concrete" steps to help prevent the genocide of Palestinians after the International Court of Justice's ruling that South Africa's allegation against Israel is "plausible".

Key points:

  • Anthony Albanese said Australia was not a party to the ICJ process
  • The Australian Centre for International Justice said Mr Albanese’s response was an attempt to hide from obligations under international law
  • The Executive Council of Australian Jewry said the ICJ ruling did not impede Israel’s campaign to rescue hostages and destroy Hamas