The International Court of Justice (ICJ) is set to announce its order on South Africa’s request for provisional measures against Israel regarding its war in Gaza. The court president, Judge Joan Donoghue, will read the order in a public sitting at the Peace Palace in The Hague at 2 pm South African time.
South Africa applied to the ICJ in December, alleging that Israel is committing genocide in the Palestinian territory following Hamas’ October 7 attacks in southern Israel.
During a two-day court hearing two weeks ago, South Africa presented its case and urged the bench of 17 judges to consider nine provisional measures.
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These measures aim to preserve life in Gaza and facilitate the entry of more humanitarian aid into the area.
In response to South Africa’s claims, Israel argued that its military operations were in self-defense and not intended to harm civilians. Israel stated that its objective was to target Hamas militants rather than innocent individuals.
The ICJ’s order will have significant implications for both South Africa and Israel. It will determine whether the court grants the requested provisional measures or rejects them. The decision will shape the course of action taken by both countries in the ongoing conflict in Gaza.
The international community will be closely watching the outcome of this order, as it has the potential to impact the humanitarian situation in Gaza and influence future legal proceedings related to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
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