The decision hearing regarding the request for interim measures in the case filed by the Republic of South Africa on the grounds that Israel violated the 1948 United Nations (UN) Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of Genocide in its attacks on Gaza has started. To date, no state has been found guilty by the International Court of Justice.
THE COURT GIVES A GREEN LIGHT TO THE GENOCIDE ACCUSE
The following statements were used when the interim decision of the International Court of Justice was announced:
“Whether there is any violation by Israel will be revealed by examining the merits of the case in question. However, requests for interim measures are currently being discussed. In the opinion of the court, it has been determined that some of S. Africa’s claims may fall within the articles of the contract. The court is authorized to handle this case decided that it was.
REJECTION OF ISRAEL’S REQUEST!
The court rejects Israel’s request for the court to reject this file. The court intends to prevent irreparable consequences. The Court ruled that some of the demands put forward by the Republic of South Africa were justified and should be implemented.
PRECAUTIONARY MEASURE DECISION
The court decided that it had the authority to hear the case regarding taking precautionary measures. “The state of Israel must immediately stop its military operations in and against Gaza.”
The International Court of Justice also ruled that Israel must take the necessary measures to prevent acts prohibited by the Genocide Convention.
WHAT DOES PRECAUTIONARY MEASURE MEAN?
These are temporary decisions that can be taken to prevent the situation on the ground from worsening further.
Most experts think South Africa has succeeded in getting people to accept that there will be major threats to life if ‘nothing is done’.
This was done during the January 11-12 portion of the case. Israel made its defense on January 12.
South Africa had asked the court to order Israel to stop the war in Gaza and lift restrictions on the entry of humanitarian aid into Gaza.
