South Africa's ICJ Genocide Case Against Israel
South Africa v. Israel: The Landmark ➡️ ICJ Genocide Case
Supported by many other nations, South Africa aims to hold Israeli officials accountable for genocidal intent in Israel's war on Hamas and Gaza. The South Africa against the State of Israel proceedings began December 29, 2023 and full hearings were held in The Hague on January 11 and 12, 2024. The case was well presented and will decide whether Israel is in violation of the Genocide Convention for their war crimes and atrocities against Palestinian people.
The genocide case is a historical step in international law which could set a precedent for other atrocities and also have far-reaching implications for those who have committed serious war crimes, and crimes against humanity. Also for any states who are complicit with it. Israel has denied all allegations including genocidal intent and accuses South Africa of serious misinterpretation and cooperating with terrorist organisation Hamas.
South Africa has a special connection to the situation in Gaza as it draws on its own history of overcoming apartheid. Drawing worldwide attention, Better World Info hopes that the outcome of this case sparks greater justice and accountability regarding important issues such as war crimes and our international responsibility to prevent genocidal atrocities from happening in the future.
The ICJ ruling on January 26 stated that Israel must take all measures to protect civilians and avoid genocide, but it fell short of ordering a ceasefire. The ruling is a win for justice and the rule of law, but still allows Israel to continue their military operations in Gaza.
“The International Court of Justice has delivered a landmark ruling to protect Palestinians in Gaza from acts of genocide. Israel is obliged under international law to abide by the Court’s binding judgement and implement all the provisional measures with immediate effect. Israel’s allies, in particular the United States, must also respect the Court’s ruling and refrain from any statements or actions that would undermine the Court’s authority. All parties to the conflict must comply with international humanitarian law and end the suffering of civilians now. The rule of law must be upheld, always.” - Mary Robinson, Chair of The Elders and former UN High Commissioner for Human Rights
One month after proceedings, Israel was required to report back to the court, this report has not yet been published. As of March, the Republic of Ireland has decided to intervene in proceedings as they denounce the blatant violation of humanitarian law by Israel. This announcement comes as Israel prepares for its ground offense in the city of Rafah, a relative safe haven for Palestinian refugees.
As it stands, Israel is still obstructing the provision of essential humanitarian aid and basic services such as fuel and water. Aid missions and trucks remain severely restricted. These actions have been condemned as a violation of the ICJ ruling and Israel is being accused of using starvation as a weapon of war.
On May 24, the court ordered an immediate halt to Israel's offensive in Rafah.
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Author: Rachael Mellor, 15.01.24, updated 25.05.24, licensed under CC BY-ND 4.0
For further reading on the ICJ case see below ⬇️
- Observations of the State of Israel on South Africa's Request for the indication of provisional measures and modification of the Court's prior provisional measures decisions …410102
- Are US-South Africa ties at breaking point over Israel’s war on Gaza? - Al Jazeera 28.03.24404566
- Ireland to intervene in South Africa genocide case against Israel at ICJ - Aljazeera 28.03.24404456
- (South Africa v. Israel) Order of 28 March 2024: Request for the modification of the Order of 26 January 2024 indicating provisional measures - ICJ 28.03.24410103
- (South Africa v. Israel) Order of 28 March 2024: Request for the modification of the Order of 26 January 2024 indicating provisional measures, Declaration of Judge Charleswor…410108
- Application of the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide in the Gaza Strip (South Africa v. Israel) The Court indicates additional provisional …404778
- Report: Israel continues to violate ICJ ruling on Gaza - Euro-Mediterranean Human Rights Monitor 25.03.24404978
- Lawsuits Alleging Genocide Challenge Foreign Policy on Israel in the U.S. and Abroad - Interactive Entertainment Law Review 22.03.24411121
- Israel Is Still Flouting the ICJ’s Genocide Order - Jacobin 20.03.24403446
- Israel bloquea system the humanitaria respuesta pese a la exigencia de la CIJ en el juicio para genecidio - Oxfam 18.03.24405111
- Legal Standard for Genocide Intent: An Uphill Climb for Israel in Gaza Suit - EJIL: Talk 14.03.24410557
- The Consequences of Israel’s Failure to Implement Provisional Measures to Prevent Genocide in Gaza - Arab Center for Research and Policy Studies 12.03.24413103
- Human rights organizations in Israel urge compliance with the ruling of the International Court of Justice - Gisha 11.03.24414627
- South Africa requests ICJ emergency orders to halt “unspeakable” Gazan genocide - CPNN 11.03.24409233
- Israel’s war on Gaza updates: Israeli strikes kill dozens of Palestinians - Al Jazeera 09.03.24403017
- South Africa Asks ICJ to Help Stop “Imminent Tragedy” in Gaza; Canada to Resume UNRWA Funding - DN! 07.03.24401852
- SA requests ICJ to act to prevent famine in Gaza - South African Government News Agency 07.03.24401652
- South Africa asks ICJ for more measures against Israel over Gaza ‘famine’ - Al Jazeera 06.03.24402588
- The Republic of South Africa submits an urgent request for the indication of additional provisional measures and the modification of the Court’s prior provisional measures Or…401097
- (South Africa v. Israel) - The Republic of South Africa submits an urgent request for the indication of additional provisional measures and the modification of the Court’s pr…410101
- Request by South Africa for the indication of provisional measures and modification of the Court's prior provisional measures decisions - ICJ 06.03.24410100
- South Africa asks ICJ to prevent famine - Al Jazeera 06.03.24401203
- On State Responsibility for Complicity in Genocide: Will South Africa’s “All-In Strategy” Be Effective? - EJIL:Talk 05.03.24410556
- The ICJ Case on Israeli Occupation: A Report - Arab Center Washington DC 04.03.24401498
- Tweet: International Criminal Court Prosecutor Karim Khan is now a pawn of #US Empire. He went to #Israel to meet victims of Hamas attack but refused to meet victims of Israe…402552
- The Republic of Nicaragua institutes proceedings against the Federal Republic of Germany and requests the Court to indicate provisional measures - International Court of Just…401098
- Application instituting proceedings and request for the indication of provisional measures - International Court of Justice 01.03.24401099
- The limits of international law: the Responsibility to Protect (R2P), Israel and the International Court of Justice - Elcano Royal Institute 01.03.24401478
- Annexes 1-15: Provisional measures, Proceedings instituted by the Republic of Nicaragua against the Federal Republic of Germany - International Court of Justice 01.03.24401100
- Israel, ICJ and the movement for a principled and just world order - Al Jazeera 28.02.24401256
- Germany Opposes Request for ICJ Advisory Opinion on Israel’s Policies and Practices in the Occupied Palestinian Territory But Also Rejects Israel’s Reaction - German Practice…410592
- Malaysia, Indonesia Denounce Israeli Occupation During ICJ Proceedings - The Diplomat 26.02.24405650
- Ongoing genocide in Gaza: Six indicators of Israel’s failure to comply with ICJ ruling - Euro-Mediterranean Human Rights Monitor 26.02.24412783
- ICJ member states should cut political and military ties with Israel for violating ruling on Gaza genocide - Euro-Mediterranean Human Rights Monitor 24.02.24412781
- Taking War to Court: Israel’s Prosecution of the October 7 Perpetrators - Verfassungsblog 23.02.24410575
- The Legal Limits of Supporting Israel: An overview of the implications of the ICJ Provisional Measures for third-party states - Verfassungsblog 21.02.24410398
- ICJ: Palestine's plea against occupation - Justice Info 20.02.24410675
- What’s the ICJ case against Israel’s illegal occupation of Palestine? - Al Jazeera 19.02.24398261
- ICJ to review Israeli occupation of Palestinian territories - DW 19.02.24398257
- Application of the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide in the Gaza Strip (South Africa v. Israel) Decision of the Court on South Africa’s req…398487
- “Not All Scripts Come with One Voice”: Variations in State Responses to South Africa v Israel - EJIL:Talk 19.02.24410548
- Egypt to make argument before ICJ on Israel's 'illegal practices' against Palestinians - The New Arab 18.02.24398260
- SA welcomes ICJ injunction to protect civilians in Rafah - SA News 18.02.24398258
- South Africa v. Israel: Killer Administration Gets Off Easy - Fair Observer 18.02.24398259
- Israel occupation: ICJ goes to the heart of the “political deadlock" - Justice Info 16.02.24410677
- What Does the ICJ Ruling Mean for Palestinians? - Rosa Luxemburg Stiftung 16.02.24398173
- Press release: Decision of the Court on South Africa’s request for additional provisional measures - ICJ 16.02.24398754
- ICJ demands implementation of Gaza measures, but no new action on Rafah - Al Jazeera 16.02.24398169
- Could the US and other states be implicated in South Africa’s genocide case against Israel? - Atlantic Council 16.02.24398171
- Israel Urges World Court to Reject South Africa Appeal Over Rafah - VOA 15.02.24398170
- Observations of the State of Israel on the request for additional measures under Article 75 (1) of the Rules of Court - ICJ 15.02.24398753
- South Africa’s request to ICJ to prevent an unprecedented massacre in Rafah is welcomed by Euro-Med Monitor - Euro-Med Monitor 14.02.24397907
- Desperate Times, Desperate (Provisional) Measures: Rafah and South Africa’s Latest Action at the ICJ - Verfassungsblog 14.02.24410574
- South Africa’s request to ICJ to prevent an unprecedented massacre in Rafah is welcomed by Euro-Med Monitor - Euro-Mediterranean Human Rights Monitor 14.02.24412775
- South Africa asks ICJ to consider action on Israel’s Rafah assault - Politico 13.02.24397905
- Herzog says South Africa twisted his words for ICJ genocide case - The Times of Israel 12.02.24397906
- Request for additional measures under Article 75(1) of the Rules of Court submitted by South Africa - ICJ 12.02.24398752
- Fifteen days after ICJ ruling, Israel’s genocide in Gaza Strip continues on the same scale - Euro-Mediterranean Human Rights Monitor 11.02.24412773
- Video: Is Israel in breach of the ruling by the International Court of Justice? - Al Jazeera 11.02.24397590
- Israel appears to be in breach of ICJ orders on Gaza, senior UN official says - The Guardian 10.02.24400260
- South African Foreign Minister Naledi Pandor reveals threats to family in wake of ICJ case against Israel - Peoples Dispatch 09.02.24397291
- ‘What use is this court if it can’t stop the war?’ Gazans react to ICJ ruling - +972 Magazine 09.02.24399021
- South Africa’s Quest to Retake the Moral High Ground - Foreign Affairs 08.02.24396976
- Palestine: Rights groups demand action from online platforms in wake of ICJ ruling - IFEX 08.02.24397290
- Press release: Nicaragua requests permission to intervene in the proceedings under Article 62 of the Statute - ICJ 08.02.24398751
- Nicaragua requests permission to intervene in the proceedings under Article 62 of the Statute - ICJ 08.02.24410662
- Nicaragua seeks to join South Africa in World Court genocide case against Israel - Reuters 08.02.24396974
- When the Reasons are More Telling than the Ruling: The Order of the ICJ in South Africa v. Israel - EJIL:Talk 07.02.24410541
- Israel isn’t complying with the International Court of Justice ruling — what happens next? - Conversation 06.02.24397308
- Preparing for the Next International Court of Justice Debacle - Jerusalem Center for Public Affairs 06.02.24412160
- Implications of the ICJ Order (South Africa v. Israel) for Third States - EJIL:Talk 06.02.24410542
- ICJ ruling in South Africa versus Israel: An explainer - The Leaflet 06.02.24396978
- Israel isn’t complying with the International Court of Justice ruling — what happens next? - The Conversation 06.02.24396977
- ICJ’s Order to Prevent Genocide Applies to the Governments Arming Israel, Too - WILPF 05.02.24396979
- Israel shirked accountability for decades. Is the ICJ breaking its armor? - +972 Magazine 05.02.24399022
- The World Reacts to South Africa’s ICJ Case - Foreign Policy 04.02.24396975
- One week after the World’s court Ruling, Here is How Israel Violated it - Bisan 03.02.24397451
- Israel Could Face Further Legal Action For Non-Compliance of ICJ Ruling - Global Issues 02.02.24396903
- Israel Is Brazenly Defying the Order to Prevent Genocide - Jacobin 02.02.24396545
- Richard Falk: The ICJ ruling and implications for Israel - The Transnational 02.02.24397444
- One week after ICJ ruling, is Israel following the court’s orders? - Al Jazeera 02.02.24396523
- Israel has killed nearly 900 Palestinians since ICJ order to prevent acts of genocide - Intercept 02.02.24396712
- Video: Can South Africa’s genocide case at the ICJ stop Israel? - Al Jazeera 02.02.24396531
- South Africa’s ICJ Case Was Too Narrow - Foreign Policy 02.02.24396520
- The implications of the International Court of Justice’s ruling on South Africa's case against Israel - Middle East Institute 01.02.24403549
- 'Israel, Stop Killing' Says World Court - Peace News 01.02.24396705
- Erga Omnes Partes Standing and Procedural Issues in South Africa v. Israel - EJIL:Talk 01.02.24410543
- What South Africa Really Won at the ICJ - Foreign Policy 01.02.24396522
- South Africa’s Case Against Israel Is Hamas’s Lawfare Victory - Forbes 31.01.24396524
- South Africa v Israel: A Solomonic Decision as “Constructive Ambiguity” - Verfassungsblog 31.01.24410401
- High Expectations and South Africa’s Genocide Case Against Israel - Diwan 31.01.24411267
- Israeli Cabinet Members Join Settler Event of Thousands Calling for Ethnic Cleansing of Gaza - DN! 31.01.24396817
- The ICJ Decision on Provisional Measures: Shifting the Narrative on Palestine or Shifting the Grounds of International Law? - Third World Approaches to International Law Revi…403879
- 'Shameful': Panel Votes to Expel Israeli Lawmaker Ofer Cassif for Backing Genocide Case - CD 31.01.24397349
- Will the U.S. Block the ICJ on Gaza? It’s Thwarted the Court Before - Intercept 30.01.24397292
- What Israel has done following the ICJ ruling? - Middle East Eye 30.01.24396192
- Israel's Condemnation: Unraveling the Threads of Governance: The decision of the International Court of Justice ensures recognition that the population of Gaza is facing the …413049
- Will the U.S. Block the ICJ on Gaza? It’s Thwarted the Court Before. - The Intercept 30.01.24396190
- What is South Africa’s genocide case against Israel at the ICJ? - BBC 30.01.24396191
- Israel, genocide and whether the ICJ matters - Al Jazeera 29.01.24396460
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