With Israel continuing to warn that it plans a ground invasion of Rafah, the southernmost city in Gaza, South Africa has asked the International Court of Justice in The Hague to issue new constraints on Israel’s military offensive to prevent genocide.
In December, South Africa filed a case with the International Court of Justice, the U.N.’s highest court, accusing Israel of genocide and asking the court to step in with emergency orders.
In response, the court ordered Israel last month to ensure that its actions would not lead to genocide and to increase humanitarian aid to Gaza.
Under court rules, the judges will have to consider South Africa’s request as a matter of priority.
Israel’s foreign ministry did not immediately respond to a request for comment on Tuesday, but Israel has rejected accusations of genocide.
Persons:
“, Israel’s, Benjamin Netanyahu, Israel, Netanyahu, ” Johnatan Reiss
Organizations:
International Court of Justice, South, ”, Israel
Locations:
Israel, Rafah, Gaza, South Africa, The Hague