Israel's military actions in Gaza are acts of self-defence against Hamas and "other terrorist organisations", the legal advisor for Israel's foreign ministry has said at the opening of the second day of hearings at the World Court on Friday. Key points: Israel told the International Court of Justice that South Africa's accusations were "grossly distorted" Israel told the International Court of Justice that South Africa's accusations were "grossly distorted" South Africa has asked the judges to impose emergency measures ordering Israel to halt the offensive South Africa has asked the judges to impose emergency measures ordering Israel to halt the...