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ICJ Issues Provisional Measures in South Africa v. Israel on Gaza Genocide

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The ICJ orders Israel to prevent genocide in Gaza but stops short of calling for a ceasefire. Find out the details of the historic ruling!

The International Court of Justice has issued provisional measures in the South Africa v. Israel case regarding the Gaza genocide. The court instructed Israel to prevent genocidal acts in Gaza without ordering an immediate ceasefire, putting Israel on notice over the ongoing conflict. While the ruling was a victory for South Africa, it fell short of halting Israel's military operations, raising questions about Israel's actions and intentions. Experts analyze the implications of the ruling and call for compliance with the ICJ's directives. This landmark decision has significant implications for international law and the protection of human rights.

The ruling by the ICJ is part of a case brought by South Africa, alleging that Israel is committing genocide in Gaza. The court's decision has drawn mixed reactions, with supporters welcoming the judgment acknowledging Palestinian rights, while critics express concerns over the lack of a ceasefire order. The ruling highlights the importance of upholding the Genocide Convention and preventing genocide through legal avenues. Calls for ending arms sales to Israel gain momentum as the risk of genocide in Gaza is deemed plausible by the ICJ, signaling a need for accountability and justice in the conflict.

Julia Sebutinde, the judge who voted against emergency measures in the case, has drawn attention for her stance on Israel's actions in Gaza. As the ICJ's decision reverberates globally, Israel faces pressure to comply with the court's orders and prevent genocide in Gaza. The ruling not only impacts Israel but also puts allies like the UK and US in a challenging position, testing their support for human rights and adherence to international law. The ICJ's interim ruling marks a critical juncture in the conflict, shaping the narrative around Israel's military operations in Gaza and the broader implications for justice and accountability.

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ICJ Issues Provisional Measures in South Africa v. Israel (Lawfare)

The court ordered Israel to take all measures to prevent genocide in Gaza, but stopped short of calling on Israel to suspend its military operations.

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What has the ICJ ordered Israel to do on Gaza war, and what's next? (Aljazeera.com)

The court did not order a ceasefire, but effectively put Israel on notice over the war.

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U.N. court says Gaza genocide is 'plausible,' but does not order ... (NPR)

The International Court of Justice ordered Israel to ensure its military does not take actions that violate the Genocide Convention, but did not call for a ...

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ICJ Ruling on Gaza Genocide Is a Historic Victory for the ... (The Intercept - First Look Media)

While the 17-judge panel at The Hague ordered Israel to halt any genocidal acts in Gaza, it stopped short of ordering immediate ceasefire.

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ICJ Indicates Provisional Measures in South Africa v. Israel (EJIL: Talk!)

Did the Israeli officials directing the military operations in Gaza plausibly do so with the intention of destroying the Palestinian people, in whole or in part ...

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Gaza war: UN top court ICJ to rule on call for Israel to stop military ... (BBC News)

The ruling by the UN's top court is part of a case brought by South Africa alleging that Israel is committing genocide.

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Experts react: What the International Court of Justice said (and didn't ... (Atlantic Council)

South Africa asked the court to order an immediate cease-fire. Israel asked the court to throw out the case. Atlantic Council experts explain what the court ...

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Who is Julia Sebutinde? The judge against all ICJ rulings in Israel's ... (Aljazeera.com)

ICJ Judge Sebutinde voted against emergency measures requested by South Africa against Israel over its war on Gaza.

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Israel's war on Gaza updates: Israel must prevent genocide in Gaza ... (Aljazeera.com)

The International Court of Justice (ICJ) has delivered its ruling on the emergency measures requested by South Africa in its genocide case against Israel ...

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Hundreds outside ICJ give Israel ruling a measured welcome (The Guardian)

Supporters greet judgment binding Israel to heed Palestinian rights, while lack of ceasefire call will relieve Israel's defenders.

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ICJ tells Israel to 'prevent genocide' in Gaza, rejects ordering ... (The Times of Israel)

The International Court of Justice ruled on Friday that at least some of Israel's actions in the Gaza Strip during the ongoing war against Hamas could fall ...

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ICJ's Gaza decision shores up rules-based order and puts west to test (The Guardian)

UN court's ruling is devastating for Israel and awkward for allies such as the UK and US, which belittled South Africa's case.

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ICJ fails to order ceasefire, but says Israel must prevent genocide in ... (Aljazeera.com)

Provisional ruling calls for emergency measures, says Israel must 'prevent and punish' incitement to commit genocide.

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ICJ ruling in Gaza genocide case renews calls to end Israel arms ... (Aljazeera.com)

Advocates urge countries to suspend arms sales to Israel after top UN court says risk of genocide in Gaza plausible.

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'Israel's supporters have been put on notice', say experts on ICJ verdict (Aljazeera.com)

The interim orders issued by the International Court of Justice (ICJ) to Israel amid its war on Gaza on Friday are significant, but their immediate ...

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Israel reined in by International Court of Justice rulings on Gaza - but ... (RNZ)

Analysis - The UN's highest legal body's decision today was not the final ruling on claims of genocide - that's likely to take several years.

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Statement on the interim ICJ ruling in South Africa vs Israel (GOV.UK)

An FCDO spokesperson said: We respect the role and independence of the ICJ. However we have stated that we have considerable concerns about this case, which is ...

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UK says it has 'considerable concerns' about ICJ ruling, rejects ... (The Times of Israel)

โ€œIsrael has the right to defend itself against Hamas in line with IHL [international humanitarian law],โ€ the spokesperson added. โ€œOur view is that Israel's ...

Making Sense of the ICJ's Provisional Measures in South Africa v ... (Lawfare)

What the court ordered of Israel, where the judges came down, and what's next for South Africa's case alleging Israel's violation of the Genocide Convention ...

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Justice Barak: ICJ ruling based on scant evidence; Ugandan judge ... (The Times of Israel)

Israeli Justice Aharon Barak, who served on the panel of the International Court of Justice in the Gaza genocide case, issued his dissenting opinion Friday ...

ICJ finds genocide case against Israel 'plausible', orders it to stop ... (NPR)

The International Court of Justice stopped short of ordering a cease-fire in the Israel-Gaza war as part of the genocide case South Africa has brought ...

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The Importance of the I.C.J. Ruling on Israel (The New Yorker)

Isaac Chotiner interviews the legal scholar Oona Hathaway about the International Court of Justice's finding that Israel's actions in its war with Hamas in ...

African Union welcomes ICJ order to prevent acts of genocide in Gaza (Anadolu Agency)

Moussa Faki Mahamat stresses need for Israel to imperatively comply with the ruling - Anadolu Ajansฤฑ.

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The ICJ ruling is a mixed bag - editorial (The Jerusalem Post)

The ICJ ruling requires Israel to prevent and punish any public incitement to commit genocide against Palestinians, to preserve evidence related to ...

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Israel must comply with key ICJ ruling ordering it do all in its power ... (ReliefWeb)

News and Press Release in Arabic on occupied Palestinian territory about Protection and Human Rights; published on 26 Jan 2024 by Oxfam.

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