South Africa has urgently requested the International Court of Justice to assess if Israel’s military actions in Rafah, Gaza, violate provisional orders issued by the court last month in a genocide case against Israel. The government of South Africa is concerned that Israel’s operations, including a potential ground offensive in Rafah—a city sheltering 1.4 million Palestinians—may breach the U.N. Genocide Convention. Egypt has warned that an offensive in Rafah could have disastrous consequences.
South Africa, which previously accused Israel of committing genocide against Palestinians in its conflict with Hamas, is seeking further provisional orders to stop the violence and destruction in Gaza. Despite asking for a ceasefire, the court’s initial ruling fell short of this demand. The country emphasizes the urgent nature of its request due to the escalating daily death toll in Gaza.
Israel, denying genocide accusations, insists it targets only Hamas militants, minimizing civilian harm. However, the conflict has resulted in over 28,000 deaths, primarily women and minors, and has displaced around 80% of Gaza’s population, pushing many towards starvation. South Africa criticizes Israel for disregarding the court’s preliminary ruling and continuing civilian casualties.
This legal move reflects South Africa’s historical stance against apartheid, drawing parallels between its past and the situation in Gaza. The issue has garnered international attention, with criticism from U.S. President Joe Biden regarding Israel’s military strategy in Gaza.
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