The United Nations International Court of Justice has delivered an interim ruling in South Africa’s genocide case against Israel, ordering Israel to prevent genocidal acts in Gaza.
But what does that mean and how will it impact on Israel’s relentless assault on the people of Gaza?
One of the rulings delivered by the Court was that, “...the State of Israel in accordance with its obligations under the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide, in relation to Palestinians in Gaza, take all measures within its power to prevent the commission of all acts within the scope of Article II of this Convention…“
South African Foreign Affairs Minister Naledi Pandor has warned that a ceasefire in Gaza is essential for Israel to comply with the measures demanded by the International Court of Justice.
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