Tag: International Court of Justice

She clarified that South Africa submitted a request to the ICJ under the Genocide Convention, an agreement ratified by both Israel and South Africa. The judges called on Israel to take necessary measures to protect civilians and halt the destruction. The implementation of ICJ orders cannot occur without a ceasefire.

Pandor emphasized that a ceasefire is a fundamental condition for implementing the ICJ decision. “Israel cannot continue its crimes against Palestinian civilians without consequences,” she said.

Reading the court’s decision carefully, Pandor highlighted that these are direct orders and precautionary measures to prevent genocide. She stated, “We are not determining the essence of the accusation and the intention of genocide today, but we are dealing with the orders. This decision, due to the commission of genocide, will compel states that supported Israel to hold Israel accountable under international law.”