ICJ rules Israel must prevent acts of genocide in Gaza: Key takeaways
Al JazeeraThe International Court of Justice hand down a highly anticipated ruling in South Africa’s case against Israel over genocidal acts in Gaza. The International Court of Justice has delivered its highly anticipated interim ruling in South Africa’s case against Israel over alleged genocidal acts in Gaza. Here are the highlights of the provisional measures ordered on Friday by the court in a case that has drawn global interest: Genocide prevention The World Court ordered Israel to take action to prevent acts of genocide as it wages war against the Hamas group in the Gaza Strip. Prevent and punish incitement to genocide in Gaza The court also warned Israel to “take all measures in its power to prevent” acts that could fall under the Genocide Convention, set up as the world grappled with the horrors of the Holocaust. Allow humanitarian aid into the strip The court also ruled Israel must promptly implement “immediate and effective” measures to guarantee the delivery of urgently required humanitarian aid and basic services to Gaza.