FACTIFADA By Topic: ICJ Case 192 – South Africa invokes the Genocide Convention against Israel
THE HAGUE, 29 December 2023. South Africa today filed an application instituting proceedings against Israel before the International Court of Justice (ICJ), the principal judicial organ of the United Nations, concerning alleged violations by Israel of its obligations under the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide (the “Genocide Convention”) in relation to Palestinians in the Gaza Strip. An initial ruling was made on 26 January 2024.
All ICJ documents (press releases, minutes, orders, video and more) can be accessed at https://www.icj-cij.org/case/192.
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Decision of the ICJ on South Africa’s request for additional provisional measures (16 February 2024)
“The Court notes that the most recent developments in the Gaza Strip, and in Rafah in particular, ‘would exponentially increase what is already a humanitarian nightmare with untold regional consequences’, as stated by the United Nations Secretary-General (Remarks to the General Assembly on priorities for 2024 (7 Feb. 2024)).
This perilous situation demands immediate and effective implementation of the provisional measures indicated by the Court in its Order of 26 January 2024, which are applicable throughout the Gaza Strip, including in Rafah, and does not demand the indication of additional provisional measures.
The Court emphasizes that the State of Israel remains bound to fully comply with its obligations under the Genocide Convention and with the said Order, including by ensuring the safety and security of the Palestinians in the Gaza Strip.”
Observations of the State of Israel on the request for additional measures by South Africa (15 February 2024)
Citing Rafah attack, South Africa submits an “urgent request for additional measures” in its ICJ genocide case against Israel (12 February 2024)
On Friday 29 December 2023, the South African Government invoked the Genocide Convention against Israel at the International Court of Justice, asking for provisional measures to halt Israel’s genocide “in light of the nature of the rights in issue, as well as the ongoing, extreme and irreparable harm being suffered by Palestinians in Gaza”. Following arguments from both South Africa and Israel, the ICJ issued orders to Israel on Friday 26 January 2023. Yesterday, on Monday 12th February, following Israel’s attack on Rafah, South Africa requested additional measures from the court.
Judge who opposed ICJ measures against Israel elected VP
Julia Sebutinde, the Ugandan judge who opposed all measures approved by the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in South Africa’s genocide case against Israel, has recently been elected vice president of the ICJ for a three-year term. Short 1:12 video report from TRT World, Turkey’s public broadcaster.
Nicaragua requests permission to intervene in the ICJ proceedings regarding the Application of the Genocide Convention in the Gaza Strip, South Africa v. Israel (8 February 2024)
Application of the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide in the Gaza Strip (South Africa v. Israel) – Nicaragua requests permission to intervene in the proceedings under Article 62 of the Statute.
‘Cancelling UNRWA’ might actually be a punishable act under the Genocide Convention
The United States announced that it had cut off aid to UNRWA immediately following the International Court of Justice’s ruling in South Africa’s genocide case but the United States—along with every other country in the world—has not taken even a single action against Israel, the party violating the Genocide Convention!
Summary of the ICJ ruling in South Africa’s case alleging Israeli genocide (26 January 2024)
South Africa’s filing at the International Court of Justice to ask for provisional measures to halt Israel’s genocide “in light of the nature of the rights in issue, as well as the ongoing, extreme and irreparable harm being suffered by Palestinians in Gaza” was ruled on today, Friday 26 January 2023.
WATCH: THE HAGUE – International Court of Justice’s Israel genocide case ruling (Friday 26 January 2024)
The International Court of Justice (ICJ), the principal judicial organ of the United Nations, held public hearings on the request for the indication of provisional measures submitted by South Africa in the case South Africa v. Israel on 11 and 12 January 2024, at the Peace Palace in The Hague, the seat of the Court. This Friday, on 26 January 2024 at 1PM (7AM ET), it will give its ruling on the matter.
WATCH: THE HAGUE – The International Court of Justice (ICJ) holds public hearings in the case South Africa v. Israel – Oral argument of Israel
The International Court of Justice (ICJ), the principal judicial organ of the United Nations, holds public hearings on the request for the indication of provisional measures submitted by South Africa in the case South Africa v. Israel on 11 and 12 January 2024, at the Peace Palace in The Hague, the seat of the Court.
