The UN’s top court ordered Israel to “take all measures” to prevent genocide in Gaza, but stopped short of calling for Israel to suspend its military campaign in the war-torn enclave.

In a hearing in The Hague, the Netherlands, on Friday, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) said Israel must limit the death and destruction caused by its military campaign, as well as prevent and punish incitement to genocide, and to ensure the provision of humanitarian aid to Gaza.

South Africa had accused Israel of violating international laws on genocide in its war in Gaza, and wanted the Court to order a halt in fighting.

Friday’s decision related only to South Africa’s request for emergency measures, which act like a restraining order while the Court considers the full merits of the genocide case, which could take years.

  • @Mango@lemmy.world
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    08 months ago

    Here’s an idea.

    “I’m the United States of America. If you genocide those people, we will genocide you. You cannot stop us because we’re way the fuck bigger than you and won’t have any backlash from our population for this one.”

    Say that. Make sure they hear you. I’m calling out our president.