Lessons of ICJ ruling on Israel’s genocide in Gaza

The landmark case of South Africa against Israel at the International Court of Justice has not ended the war in Gaza.

The court heard arguments from both sides and made some rulings. First, the ICJ established a prima facie jurisdiction in the case, declared that some of South Africa’s cases were plausible, and ordered some measures. The full trial and final ruling could take months or years. In the interim, the court in a 29-page order said Israel must “take all measures within its power to prevent the commission” of forbidden acts under the Genocide Convention.

A most notable feature of the Court’s opinion is its near-unanimity and judges voting in line with their conscience and not political alliances. ICJ President, Joan Donoghue delivered a summary of the reasons and read the order with a calm and authoritative demeanor – though contrary to the position of the United States in this matter. In addition, where the ICJ is normally composed of a panel of 15 judges, two judges were appointed ad hoc by both parties for these hearings.

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Source: Law Daily Report (lawdailyreport.net)

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