The International Court of Justice ordered Israel to adopt additional precautionary measures to prevent the deterioration of the lives of the Palestinian people.
The ultimate success of South Africa’s lawsuit against Israel is uncertain in light of the precedents, but there are other international crimes that the military operation in Gaza could be associated with
For many in South Africa, there is a symbolic significance in the decision to pursue the genocide charge. In 2024, South Africa celebrates 30 years of democracy, yet vast injustices still permeate South African society because of its traumatic history.
Paul Taucher, Lecturer in History, Murdoch University, Dean Aszkielowicz, Senior Lecturer in History and Politics, Murdoch University, January 16, 2024 https://theconversation.com/south-africa-has-made-its-genocide-case-against-israel-in-court-heres-what-both-sides-said-and-what-happens-next-221017 Following the October 7 attack by Hamas, Israeli forces have carried out sustained attacks on the Palestinian controlled territory, dividing the international community. Last week, the South African government presented a case to the International…