![South Africa urges ICJ to order Israel to stop Rafah operations 1 Smoke rises after Israeli shelling in Rafah, southern Gaza Strip, May 10, 2024.](https://img.lemde.fr/2024/05/10/0/0/0/0/664/0/75/0/e58ee96_5435170-01-06.jpg)
Will the International Court of Justice (ICJ) order Israel to “cease its military offensive” in Rafah as requested by South Africa? The ICJ judges have expressed concerns about the violation of Palestinians’ rights to protection from genocide. South Africa accuses Israel of genocidal actions in Gaza and demands an immediate halt to military operations.
South Africa argues that Israel’s control over the Rafah border crossings will lead to the complete destruction of Gaza, making survival impossible for Palestinians. The recent operations have displaced hundreds of thousands, exacerbating the humanitarian crisis in the region.
Urgent Preservation of Evidence
South Africa highlights the extreme risks faced by Palestinians and urges for the preservation of evidence. Requests for international access to investigate mass graves and atrocities committed by Israeli forces have been made by various organizations.
You have 46.56% of this article left to read. The rest is for subscribers only.