ICJ to deliver judgement on genocide case against Israel on Friday
The ICJ judgement will be attended by Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi Pandor, in the Hague, Netherlands.
The International Court of Justice (ICJ) will deliver a judgment on South Africa’s genocide case against Israel on Friday.
The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi Pandor, will travel to the Hague and represent South Africa as the court delivers its judgment.
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CASE TO BOLSTER SA’S INTERNATIONAL STANDING
The case, which was brought to the court in December last year, relates to alleged violations by Israel of its obligations under the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide (the “Genocide Convention”) about Palestinians in the Gaza Strip.
The landmark “genocide” case against Israel at the UN’s top court will bolster the country’s international standing and help the government win domestic support ahead of a critical election this year.
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COURT ORDER TO BE DELIVERED TODAY AT 1 P.M.
“On Friday, 26 January 2024, the International Court of Justice will deliver its Order on the Request for the indication of provisional measures submitted by South Africa in the case concerning the Application of the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide in the Gaza Strip,” said Clayson Monyela, the spokesperson for the Department of International Relations.
He said a public sitting would take place at 1 p.m. at the Peace Palace in The Hague, during which Judge Joan E. Donoghue, the President of the Court, would read the Court’s Order.
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SA’S TOP LEGAL MINDS ASKED THE COURT TO STOP PALESTINIAN GENOCIDE
On 29 December last year, South Africa filed an application instituting proceedings against Israel. It asked the Peace Court to issue several orders, including for Israel to “immediately suspend” its Gaza offensive.
During its oral arguments, South Africa’s top legal minds also asked the World Court to stop the forced displacement and to enable humanitarian access to thousands of displaced Palestinians.
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HERO’S WELCOME AT OR TAMBO FOR LEGAL TEAM
South Africa’s (SA’s) legal team returned to a hero’s welcome at OR Tambo International Airport earlier this month.
President Cyril Ramaphosa said that he was proud that our country had put together a strong team of lawyers to represent South Africa’s case at the top UN court in The Hague, the Netherlands.