January 26, 2024
The International Court of Justice has declared in its interim decision that some of the accusations made by South Africa about the genocide of Palestinians by Israel are true, Israel should allow humanitarian aid to Gaza.
Out of the 17-member panel of the International Court of Justice, 16 judges were present and the President of the International Court of Justice delivered the interim verdict.
15 judges of the International Court of Justice supported the decision and 2 opposed, while the emergency orders of the International Court of Justice were passed by a majority of 2-15.
The International Court of Justice said in the interim decision that many lives and infrastructure have been lost in the Israeli attacks in response to the Hamas attack, many UN agencies have presented resolutions against the Israeli attacks.
The International Organization of Justice expressed concern about the human loss in Gaza and said that the Israeli attacks in Gaza have caused massive civilian deaths and the Court is aware of the extent of the human tragedy in Gaza.
The International Court of Justice declared that some of the accusations made by South Africa are true and that it is within the court's jurisdiction to rule on the genocide case against Israel.
The International Court of Justice rejected Israel's request to suspend the Gaza Genocide case and declared that it will not dismiss the Genocide case against Israel. There is enough evidence of the Genocide case against Israel. come under the provisions of
The International Court of Justice said that Gaza has become a story of disaster. According to the United Nations, Gaza is no longer habitable. After October 7, there was a large-scale destruction in Gaza, thousands of people died and more than 63 thousand were injured. The attacks have caused casualties, destruction, and displacement in Gaza.On October 9, the Israeli Defense Minister announced a blockade of Gaza and cut off electricity and water.
The International Court of Justice declared that Palestinians are fully protected under the international anti-genocide treaties, recognizing the right of Palestinians in Gaza to be protected from acts of genocide.
The court said in the decision that hospitals were also attacked in Gaza, children of Gaza are suffering from psychological stress, more than 20 lakh population of Gaza are suffering from psychological and physical problems.
According to the text of the court decision, the International Court of Justice has the authority to issue emergency orders in the genocide case, orders for interim measures can be issued without giving a final judgment in the genocide case.
The International Court of Justice issued emergency orders to Israel to implement the Genocide Convention, preventing it from carrying out genocidal acts.
The International Court of Justice ordered Israel to improve the humanitarian situation in Gaza and said that Israel should fulfill its responsibilities to get the citizens of the Gaza Strip out of the current unfavorable conditions and crisis, and within a month, steps should be taken to improve the situation in Gaza. Report on actions taken.
The International Court of Justice said that Israel is bound by its army not to violate the Genocide Convention in Gaza, and all parties to the Gaza Strip are bound by international law.
It should be noted that South Africa filed a case in the International Court of Justice accusing Israel of genocide of Palestinians in Gaza. In the hearing held on January 11 and 12, arguments were presented by South Africa and Israel.
South Africa had requested measures against Israel during the hearing.
South Africa accused Israel of violating the UN Genocide Convention in the International Court of Justice and said that even the October 7 action of Hamas cannot justify the genocide of Palestinians.
South Africa said Israel's bombing was aimed at "destroying the lives of Palestinians" and had pushed Palestinians "to the brink of famine".
Meanwhile, Israel held Hamas responsible for the civilian loss in the International Court of Justice.
Israel said that South Africa presented a highly distorted, untrue and illegal picture to the court, trying to weaponize the term genocide against Israel.
What is genocide and what is the case against Israel?
South Africa has accused Israel of committing genocide against Palestinians following Israeli attacks on civilians in Gaza following the October 7 attack by Hamas last year.
According to the Hamas-run Palestinian Ministry of Health, more than 26,000 people, including mostly women and children, have been martyred by Israel's barbaric bombardment in Gaza after the Hamas operation.
Evidence submitted by South Africa stated that the Israeli operation was aimed at destroying a large part of the Palestinian national and ethnic group.
Israeli public rhetoric and Prime Minister Netanyahu's statements of "genocidal intent" against Palestinians are also presented as evidence in the case.
Under international law, genocide is defined as the commission of one or more acts with the intent to destroy, in whole or in part, a national, ethnic, or religious group.
Why did South Africa file a case?
The African National Congress, the ruling party in South Africa, has a long history of solidarity with the Palestinian cause.
South Africa has strongly criticized Israel's military operation in Gaza after October 7.
Remember that as a signatory to the 1948 UN Genocide Convention, parties are required to abide by the International Court of Justice's decision.
