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
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- In Israel, Politicians Are Allowed to Talk About Genocide Only if They Support It - Haaretz 10.01.24393402
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- Israelis Can't Understand How They Could Be Accused of Genocide - Haaretz 10.01.24393397
- South Africa’s genocide case against Israel: How will the ICJ decide? - CD 10.01.24393557
- Tweet: The #ArabLeague has also announced support for #SouthAfrica🇿🇦's genocide case against #Israel at the #ICJ... - @ClaysonMonyela 10.01.24394238
- Organizational Sign-on Letter Calling on States to Support South Africa's Genocide Convention Case Against Israel at the ICJ - Democracy for the Arab World Now (DAWN) 10.01.24393113
- World Court to hear Genocide Case Against Israel: South Africa Seeks Urgent Measures to Halt Abuses in Gaza - HRW 10.01.24394971
- Revised schedule for the public hearings: Proceedings instituted by South Africa against Israel on 29 December 2023 - Request for the indication of provisional measures - ICJ…398739
- What to expect as Israel, South Africa face off over Gaza genocide case at ICJ - Al-Monitor: Independent, trusted coverage of the Middle East - Al-Monitor 10.01.24393459
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- World Court to hear Genocide Case Against Israel: South Africa Seeks Urgent Measures to Halt Abuses in Gaza - Human Rights Watch 10.01.24393377
- 70 Israeli Lawmakers Sign Motion to Expel MK for Supporting ICJ Genocide Charges - Haaretz 09.01.24393394
- Blinken: Genocide Charge Against Israel Is 'Meritless'; Palestinians Must Be Allowed Return to North Gaza - Haaretz 09.01.24393380
- Despite All Evidence, Blinken Calls Genocide Case Against Israel 'Meritless' - CD 09.01.24396700
- Explainer: What is the ICJ and what is South Africa’s claim against Israel? - Guardian 09.01.24393353
- At World’s End: Palestine, the ICJ, and a New Dawn in International Law - Opinio Juris 09.01.24410772
- Jeremy Corbyn joins South Africa's ICJ case on Gaza genocide: Reports say he will accompany the South African delegation to the hearing at The Hague in the Netherlands - The …393372
- Jeremy Corbyn joins South Africa's ICJ case on Gaza genocide - Jerusalem Post 09.01.24393347
- Over 650 Israelis back South Africa ICJ case against Israel - The New Arab 09.01.24393393
- U.S. slams South Africa's 'meritless' Israel genocide suit - CNBC 09.01.24393463
- What is the genocide case against Israel at top UN court? - Reuters 09.01.24393349
- Which countries back South Africa’s genocide case against Israel at ICJ? - Al Jazeera 09.01.24393384
- Which countries back South Africa’s genocide case against Israel at ICJ? - Al Jazeera 09.01.24393237
- Bolivia to support South Africa's ICJ genocide case against Israel - The Jerusalem Post 08.01.24393391
- "We Support South Africa's Genocide Convention Case Against Israel" - Progressive International 08.01.24393379
- Why the ICJ Cannot Order Israel to Stop the War in Gaza as a Provisional Measure – EJIL: Talk! 08.01.24393462
- 800+ Global Groups Back South Africa's Genocide Case as ICJ Prepares for Hearing - CD 08.01.24394017
- How apartheid history shaped South Africa’s genocide case against Israel - Guardian 08.01.24393035
- Israeli MK Causes Uproar in Knesset After Signing Petition Accusing Israel of Genocide in Gaza - Haaretz 08.01.24393395
- SA’s World Court move ups pressure on Israel to end war in Gaza - Daily Maverick 08.01.24393465
- Israel Accused of 'Effort to Intimidate the Judges' Ahead of Genocide Hearings - CD 07.01.24393870
- International Criminal Court prosecutor uses ‘double standards’ even as genocide is happening: Lawyer - AA 07.01.24392834
- Israel picks retired chief justice to join ICJ Gaza genocide tribunal - JPOST 07.01.24392835
- Tweet: NZ legal experts ask Government to join South Africa genocide case against Israel - @RJacksonterror 07.01.24392836
- UK accused of hypocrisy in not backing claim of genocide in Gaza before ICJ - Guardian 07.01.24393881
- Will South Africa be successful in its Gaza genocide case against Israel? - Al-Monitor 07.01.24392831
- Israel fears ruling from International Court of Justice to stop its army attacks on Gaza - AA 06.01.24392745
- Stakes high as South Africa brings claim of genocidal intent against Israel - The Guardian 06.01.24393371
- Israel Is Terrified the World Court Will Decide It’s Committing Genocide - Truthout 06.01.24392832
- As US Backs Gaza Genocide, 'Grassroots Diplomats' Rally Support for South Africa Case - CD 06.01.24394747
- Video: Francis Boyle discusses South Africa's genocide case against Israel - MEE 06.01.24392750
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- As US Backs Gaza Genocide, 'Grassroots Diplomats' Rally Support for South Africa Case - CD 06.01.24393871
- South Africa Wages Lawfare Against Israel at the ICJ - FDD 05.01.24392833
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- Jordan backs South Africa ICJ genocide file against Israel - The New Arab 05.01.24392605
- The ‘A-team’ lawyers representing South Africa at the world court against Israel - TimesLIVE 05.01.24393368
- British lawyer to defend Israel from Gaza genocide claims in The Hague - The Times of Israel 05.01.24393405
- Don't Blame the Gatekeepers for the Genocide-inciting Extremists in Israel's Government - Haaretz 05.01.24393404
- Jordan backs South Africa ICJ genocide file against Israel over Gaza atrocities - New Arab 05.01.24392737
- Israel Isn't Committing a Genocide, but It Has Genocidaires - Haaretz 05.01.24393400
- South Africa's Gaza genocide case: Inside Israel's plan to quash it - Axios 05.01.24393363
- What You Must Know about the ICJ Case against Israel – Intl. Law Expert Explains - Palestine Chronicle 04.01.24392942
- What chance does South Africa’s genocide case against Israel have at the International Court of Justice? - Arab News 04.01.24392739
- Analysis: Stakes high as South Africa brings claim of genocidal intent against Israel - Guardian 04.01.24392678
- The Promise and Risk of South Africa’s Case Against Israel - Just Security 04.01.24392616
- Over 100 Global Organisations Rally for South Africa’s Genocide Case Against Israel at ICJ - News Central 04.01.24392806
- Video: US criticism of S Africa's genocide case is meritless, counterproductive & baseless: Marwan Bishara - Al Jazeera 04.01.24392755
- South Africa to Take Israel to Top UN Court on Genocide Claim in Gaza - VOA News 04.01.24393362
- Malaysia backs South Africa’s case at ICJ against Israel’s ‘genocidal’ acts in Gaza - SCMP 04.01.24392741
- US rebukes South Africa for ‘meritless’ genocide suit against Israel - The Pittsburgh Jewish Chronicle 04.01.24393382
- US says South Africa's court case accusing Israel of genocide is 'meritless' - Africanews 04.01.24393469
- Israel Chooses British Legal Expert to Represent It in International Court of Justice Genocide Case: Professor Malcolm Shaw will have to argue that Israel is in fact complyin…393495
- Why global support for SA’s ICJ claim against Israel is growing - News24 04.01.24392753
- US Dismisses South Africa’s Genocide Case Against Israel as ‘Without Merit’ - News Central 04.01.24393787
- US hasn’t formally assessed if Israel violating human rights - Politico 04.01.24393381
- US calls South Africa's ICJ genocide filing against Israel 'meritless' - The New Arab 04.01.24392604
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- Professor Malcolm Shaw to represent Israel in the Hague: a Jewish Zionist renowned for his expertise in international law who brings extensive experience in appearing before …393366
- Maldives supports ICJ inquiry into alleged Israeli genocide - Television Maldives 04.01.24393385
- It is finally time to take legal action against Israel at the highest level - Morning Star 04.01.24393490
- US lambasts ‘meritless’ South African request for ICJ to charge Israel with genocide - Times of Israel 04.01.24392733
- LPHR legal briefing on the Genocide Convention case brought by South Africa against Israel - Lawyers for Palestinian Human Rights 04.01.24393484
- US condemns South Africa’s ‘meritless’ genocide case against Israel – The Frontier Post 04.01.24393496
- International court Gaza probe 'no risk to Israeli citizens or IDF officers' - ynetnews 04.01.24393488
- What chance does South Africa’s genocide case against Israel have at the International Court of Justice? - Arab News 04.01.24393428
- Turkey, Malaysia, Indonesia, and OIC Rally Behind South Africa’s Genocide Case Against Israel - News Central 04.01.24393788
- The Obligation to Prevent Genocide in South Africa v. Israel: Finally a Duty with Global Scope? - EJIL 04.01.24392751
- Turkey, Malaysia Back South Africa's ICJ Genocide Case Against Israel - CD 03.01.24392747
- Türkiye applauds South Africa’s move to bring Israel to international court - TRT Afrika 03.01.24392127
- ICJ: Genocide case against Israel must consider freedom of expression violations - ARTICLE 19 03.01.24393432
- South Africa's genocide case against Israel a 'tangible step' - TRT Afrika 03.01.24393472
- Turkey, Malaysia Back South Africa's ICJ Genocide Case Against Israel - Common Dreams 03.01.24393388
- S Africa's genocide case against Israel sets up high-stakes legal battle at U.N.'s top court - Japan Today 03.01.24393491
- Read the full application bringing genocide charges against Israel at UN top court - PBS 03.01.24393431
- ICJ slates hearings in Gaza genocide case for Jan. 11-12 - Reuters 03.01.24393791
- 100+ Global Rights Groups Urge Support for South Africa's Genocide Case Against Israel at ICJ - CD 03.01.24392752
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