The International Court of Justice (ICJ) on Friday issued an order directing Israel to prevent genocide in Gaza. According to Judge Donoghue, the court has ruled that Israel must use all means at its disposal to stop acts falling under the genocide convention.
She emphasized the need for Israel to ensure, without delay, that its forces refrain from committing any acts outlined in the genocide convention.
Additionally, Israel is required to take prompt action to enhance the humanitarian conditions in Gaza.
Judge Donoghue ordered Israel to take measures to prevent and punish direct incitement of genocide. The ruling has created international legal obligations for Israel. She said all parties in the Gaza Strip are bound to international law.
ICJ also ruled it has jurisdiction over the genocide case in the Israel-Hamas conflict.
Judge Donoghue said the court concluded it had “prima facie” jurisdiction on this case, meaning it can continue.
“The court considers that it cannot accede to Israel’s request that the case be removed from the general list,” the judge said in the ruling.
The ICJ has acknowledged the right of Palestinians in Gaza to be shielded from acts of genocide, as stated by Judge Donoghue.
A senior Hamas official has told Reuters that the ICJ decision is an important development that contributes to isolating the occupation and exposing its crimes in Gaza.
The Hamas official called for a forcing of the occupation to implement the court’s decisions.
