The International Court of Justice (ICJ), which is dealing with a genocide case lodged by South Africa in opposition to Israel, urged the latter to right away implement provisional measures it ordered in January, because the nation is within the technique of additional exacerbating the humanitarian disaster by finishing up an operation in Rafah.
“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,” mentioned a press assertion by the court docket with its response to a request by South Africa for added measures.
It mentioned the “perilous situation” in Gaza and Rafah, the enclave’s southernmost metropolis, “demands immediate and effective implementation of the provisional measures indicated by the Court in its Order of 26 January 2024.”
However, it mentioned this “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,” it additionally mentioned.
South Africa introduced the genocide case in opposition to Israel to the ICJ in late December and requested it to grant emergency measures to finish the bloodshed in Gaza, the place greater than 28,600 Palestinians have been killed thus far since Oct. 7.
The court docket ordered on Jan. 26 that Israel take “all measures within its power” to stop acts of genocide in Gaza however fell in need of ordering a cease-fire.
It additionally ordered Israel to take “immediate and effective” measures to allow the supply of urgently wanted fundamental providers and humanitarian help within the Gaza Strip, however fell in need of ordering a cease-fire.
Since a cross-border incursion by the Palestinian group Hamas on Oct. 7, killing some 1,200 folks, the Israeli offensive into Gaza has pushed 85% of the territory’s inhabitants into inside displacement amid acute shortages of meals, clear water, and drugs, whereas 60% of the enclave’s infrastructure has been broken or destroyed, in accordance with the U.N.
Despite worldwide outcry, Israel now plans a floor invasion of Rafah, which holds about 1.4 million refugees. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has vowed to “fight until complete victory and this includes a powerful action in Rafah.”
Source: www.dailysabah.com
