South Africa expecting ICJ emergency measures ruling on Friday
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An African news website cites two sources close to the South Africa v. "Israel" case stating that South Africa expects an initial ruling on Friday.
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Minister of Justice and Correctional Services of South Africa Ronald Lamola addresses media during a press conference after a hearing at the International Court of Justice in The Hague, Netherlands, Januar 12, 2024 (AP)
News24 a South African news website reported today that South Africa expects the International Court of Justice (ICJ) to rule this Friday on whether it will grant emergency measures to stop the war in Gaza.
When asked about the matter, a spokesperson for South Africa's justice ministry told Reuters "No communique yet" while a spokesperson for "Israel's" foreign ministry said he "was not aware and was looking into it."
South Africa asked the ICJ earlier this month in its lawsuit against "Israel" to order an emergency suspension of "Israel's" devastating war in Gaza, stating that it is committing genocide.
"Israel" miserably tried to dismiss the genocide claim and labeled it as "grossly distorted" using the right of self-defense and Hamas as an excuse.
In the initial ruling, the ICJ will not rule on whether "Israel" is committing genocide. Instead, it will rule on the possibility of applying emergency measures, meant as a kind of "restraining order" while the court studies and investigates the full case, which usually takes years.
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Indonesia v. 'Israel'
Indonesia has taken legal action against "Israel", filing a lawsuit at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) over the Israeli entity's violations of international law in the occupied Palestinian territories.
According to reports from the Israeli newspaper Maariv, Jakarta submitted the case to the ICJ in The Hague amid the ongoing brutal bombardment of the besieged enclave by the Israeli entity.
Earlier reports indicated that Indonesia had sought the assistance of a team of experts to draft a case at the ICJ, aiming to hold "Israel" accountable for its "policies and practices" in the occupied Palestinian territories. Indonesian Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi emphasized the need for expert advice to present a detailed legal opinion showcasing Israeli violations of international law.
Last week, Indonesia and Slovenia declared their intention to actively engage in the request for an advisory opinion regarding the Israeli genocidal war against Palestinians in Gaza.
This is happening as the ICJ is set to hold public hearings on February 19, during which Indonesian Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi and other involved parties will present their viewpoints on the legal repercussions of the Israeli occupation of Palestinian territories.
"Indonesia supports the efforts of the UN General Assembly to obtain an advisory opinion from the International Court of Justice,” Marsudi said.
