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Germany has asked the International Court of Justice to dismiss a case brought by Nicaragua accusing Berlin of complicity in genocide in Gaza through its military and diplomatic support for Israel, arguing before the court that it lacks jurisdiction to hear the claim. Nicaragua has pushed back, urging the ICJ to reject Germany's bid to have the case thrown out. Nicaragua maintains that German arms exports to Israel have facilitated the alleged genocide in Gaza, keeping pressure on the court to proceed with substantive hearings despite Germany's procedural objections. The case adds to a series of international legal challenges tied to the Gaza conflict and Western states' military support for Israel.