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The International Court of Justice issued its interim ruling today on the case brought against Israel by South Africa under the Genocide Convention. Here is the summary article by Al Jazeera. The full text of the Court's decisions are available on the links below.
The International Court of Justice issued its interim ruling today on the case brought against Israel by South Africa under the Genocide Convention. Here is the summary article by Al Jazeera. The full text of the Court's decisions are available on the links below.
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Summary of the Order of 26 January
ICJ Orders Provisional Measures - Press Release
Full text of the ICJ Order
* In a historic ruling, the ICJ said it had jurisdiction to rule in the case filed by South Africa accusing Israel of committing genocide in Gaza.
*The interim ruling issued by the court ordered six provisional measures, including for Israel to take all measures to prevent genocidal acts, prevent and punish the direct and public incitement to genocide, and take immediate and effective steps to ensure the provision of humanitarian assistance to civilians in Gaza.
*The ICJ also ordered Israel to preserve evidence of genocide and to submit a report to the court within a month regarding its compliance with the order.
*ICJ has ordered Israel to take steps to prevent acts of genocide in Gaza but stopped short of ordering a ceasefire.
*At least 183 people have been killed and 377 wounded throughout the enclave in 24 hours, according to Gaza’s Health Ministry.
*Refugee camps and public facilities across Khan Younis relentlessly targeted by Israeli artillery shelling as snipers shoot at Palestinians leaving al-Amal Hospital.
*At least 26,083 people have been killed and 64,487 wounded in Israeli attacks on Gaza since October 7. The death toll in Israel from the October 7 Hamas attacks stands at 1,139.
*The interim ruling issued by the court ordered six provisional measures, including for Israel to take all measures to prevent genocidal acts, prevent and punish the direct and public incitement to genocide, and take immediate and effective steps to ensure the provision of humanitarian assistance to civilians in Gaza.
*The ICJ also ordered Israel to preserve evidence of genocide and to submit a report to the court within a month regarding its compliance with the order.
*ICJ has ordered Israel to take steps to prevent acts of genocide in Gaza but stopped short of ordering a ceasefire.
*At least 183 people have been killed and 377 wounded throughout the enclave in 24 hours, according to Gaza’s Health Ministry.
*Refugee camps and public facilities across Khan Younis relentlessly targeted by Israeli artillery shelling as snipers shoot at Palestinians leaving al-Amal Hospital.
*At least 26,083 people have been killed and 64,487 wounded in Israeli attacks on Gaza since October 7. The death toll in Israel from the October 7 Hamas attacks stands at 1,139.
ICJ Orders Provisional Measures - Press Release
Full text of the ICJ Order
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