South Africa to Submit Evidence in ICJ Genocide Case Against Israel

The Hague (Quds News Network)- South Africa is preparing to present additional evidence and arguments on Monday in its ongoing genocide case against Israel at the International Court of Justice (ICJ), diplomatic sources told Anadolu Agency.

The move marks a significant escalation in the international legal battle against Israel over war crimes and human rights violations.

South African Foreign Minister Ronald Lamola told the Daily Maverick news website that the memorial includes further evidence, presented in “forensic detail,” to demonstrate that “this is not merely a plausible case of genocide, but indeed constitutes genocide.”

The report says that once a memorial is filed, the respondent (in this case, Israel) must file a counter-memorial by July 28 of next year.

Israel Strikes Gaza School

Meanwhile, the Israeli military continued to strike Schools and shelters across the Gaza Strip. The military claims it takes precautions to minimize civilian casualties, a claim that contradicts the number of civilian casualties, especially women and children.

Gaza Civilian Casualties Mount Amid Genocide

The ongoing genocide in Gaza has led to severe civilian casualties. According to the Government Media Office, 1,206 Palestinian families have been removed from the civil registry as a result of Israeli strikes that reportedly killed all family members. In addition, over 10,000 individuals are now considered missing.

The Health Ministry reported that 42,885 Palestinians have died in the ongoing genocide, including 17,210 children and 11,742 women.

South Africa’s upcoming presentation at the ICJ will include newly collected evidence to support its case against Israel, as global scrutiny on Israel’s actions in Gaza intensifies.

South Africa initiated a genocide case against Israel at the Hague-based tribunal in late 2023, accusing Israel of violating its obligations under the 1948 Genocide Convention amid its bombing campaign in Gaza, ongoing since last October.

Several nations, including Türkiye, Nicaragua, Palestine, Spain, Mexico, Libya, and Colombia, have joined the case, with public hearings commencing in January.

In May, the top court instructed Israel to cease its military actions in Rafah, a city in southern Gaza.

This marked the third instance in which the 15-judge panel issued preliminary orders aimed at reducing casualties and addressing the severe humanitarian conditions in the besieged enclave, where fatalities have now exceeded 44,000.

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