South Africa to ICJ: Order ‘Israel’ To Stop Rafah Invasion

By Staff, Agencies

South Africa has asked the International Court of Justice [ICJ] to order additional emergency measures against “Israel” over its military operations in Rafah in the Gaza Strip.

In the ongoing case brought by South Africa, which accuses “Israel” of “acts of genocide” against Palestinians, the World Court in January stopped short of ordering the entity to end its war against Gaza.

In filings published on Friday, South Africa is seeking additional emergency measures in light of the ongoing military action in Rafah, which is the “last refuge” for Palestinians in Gaza.

South Africa asked the court to order that “Israel” cease the Rafah offensive and allow access to Gaza for UN officials, organizations providing humanitarian aid, and journalists and investigators.

South Africa further detailed how “Israel’s” military operation is killing the Palestinians of Gaza while at the same time starving them by denying them humanitarian aid to enter.

“Those who have survived so far are facing imminent death now, and an order from the Court is needed to ensure their survival,” South Africa’s filing said.