(A7) Legal expert Professor Malcolm Shaw will represent Israel in its trial in the International Court of Justice in the Hague, Kan News reported on Thursday,\

Professor Malcolm Shaw 🇬🇧, confirmed to represent 🇮🇱 Israel at the International Court of Justice. pic.twitter.com/cNbbGqnRUG

— ẞhekina (@5hekina) January 4, 2024

Shaw (76), is a British expert in international law, human rights, and territorial disputes.

Shaw received his Master of Laws from the Hebrew University in Jerusalem and even taught a course on human rights and territory as an adjunct professor at the university.

It seems Israel has opted for prof. Malcolm Shaw instead (or in addition to – we shall see next week): https://t.co/e6UsKtxWJV https://t.co/bFYa3HcETr

— Sergey Vasiliev (@sevslv) January 4, 2024

 As part of his research, Prof. Shaw published a best-selling book about international law.

Shaw will represent Israel in the Hague against a petition by South Africa accusing Israel of committing “genocide” in Gaza.