UN to watch ICJ decision on "Israel's" genocide case: Dujarric
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During a briefing, Stephane Dujarric explained that the UN was aware of the case, but "the ICJ was "independent," emphasizing that the organization has no bearing on the proceedings.
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Palestinians look at a damaged residential building after an Israeli strike in Rafah, southern Gaza Strip, Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2024 (AP Photo/Fatima Shbair)
The United Nations Spokesperson Stephane Dujarric revealed Wednesday that the UN would monitor the International Court of Justice's ruling on South Africa's lawsuit against the Israeli genocide in Gaza
During a briefing, Dujarric explained that the UN was aware of the case, but "the ICJ was "independent of the Secretary-General; he has no impact ... over them, so they are independent," emphasizing that the organization has no bearing on the proceedings.
The Maldives, Namibia, and Pakistan announced their support for South Africa's lawsuit against "Israel" during a UN General Assembly session on Tuesday.
Bolivia, Jordan, Malaysia, Venezuela, Iran and Turkey have also expressed their support for the case.
Tomorrow is the first hearing in the #ICJ after South Africa filed a petition to the ICJ regarding "Israel's" crimes in #Gaza.
— Al Mayadeen English (@MayadeenEnglish) January 10, 2024
Several countries have backed #SouthAfrica in its decision to hold the Israeli occupation accountable before the ICJ, including #Venezuela, Namibia,… pic.twitter.com/KxKJljRLb0
At the end of December, South Africa filed a lawsuit against "Israel", in which it stated the occupation's inhumane actions since October 7 as "genocidal in character because they are intended to bring about the destruction of a substantial part of the Palestinian national, racial and ethnic group."
It stated that those actions were clearly in breach of the UN's Genocide Convention, leading the court to "order 'Israel' to cease killing and causing serious mental and bodily harm to Palestinian people in Gaza."
Dujarric stated that bombardments in the Gaza Strip continue, causing the deaths of Palestinians and severe devastation of civilian facilities.
According to Dujarric, humanitarian partners continue to voice concern about the frequent restrictions of access to locations north of Wadi Gaza, adding that humanitarian partners are also increasingly warning of a collapse of health services, resulting in more deaths and impediments to aid delivery.South
Africa ICJ case vs 'Israel': First hearing tomorrow
On day 97 of the aggression against Gaza, tomorrow, "Israel" will appear for the first time since its occupation of Palestine in 1948, before the International Court of Justice accused of committing genocide against Palestinians in Gaza.
Al Mayadeen's envoy to The Hague, the headquarters of the ICJ, indicated that the session will be held tomorrow morning in the presence of South African lawyers with evidence of more than 200 statements by Israeli officials from both political and military levels.
As for Friday, the occupation is expected to respond to South Africa's review so that it can "defend itself". The occupation has prepared a large team of lawyers, including the American Jewish lawyer and author Alan Dershowitz, whose name was recently exposed in the Epstein case.
The decision, which may take several days to be issued, may include stopping the war on Gaza, stopping the displacement of Palestinians and destruction, bringing in food and medical aid immediately, restoring electricity, and lifting the siege on the Strip.
Tomorrow's session before the ICJ is essential for it may be an important introduction to what "Israel" faces before the International Criminal Court.
This means that the 300 lawyers who filed a genocide lawsuit against “Israel” more than a month ago before the International Criminal Court will rely on the decision that will be taken by the International Court of Justice, to name the people there and prosecute those responsible for the genocide.
