Israel, May 25, 2024- The ICJ has recently delivered a vital decision calling on Israel to stop the military operation in Rafah, one of the southern cities of the Gaza Strip. This decision was made following a petition created by South Africa, where it accused Israel of genocide. Israel has denied these allegations, saying it was protecting its people and fighting Hamas in Gaza.
The recent fighting in Rafah that was started by Israel some three weeks ago is aimed at dismantling the bases of Hamas in the region. Nevertheless, Israel has declared its readiness to carry out the operation, stressing that the protection of its citizens is its duty.
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Approximately 800,000 Palestinians have been forced to flee from Rafah since the start of the attack, deepening the humanitarian situation in the area. The trial is still ongoing, but this is part of a more significant case in which South Africa takes Israel to the ICJ for genocide in Gaza.
The case also shows that the conflict is steadily worsening in the region and actions taken by the international court to resolve it. It brings out the following features of the conflict: Israel’s military operations come under criticism, and the need to adhere to international law and humanitarian norms.
The entire world is waiting to see how Israel is going to react to this order from ICJ and what this may mean to the continuing conflict in Rafah and the future of peace in the Middle East. The decision establishes the general principles of international legal actions about conflicts, insisting on protecting human rights and civilian populations in critical situations.
