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South Africa files its ‘evidence’ of alleged Israeli genocide in Gaza at UN court
[IsraelTimes] South Africa filed with the International Court of Justice its full submission, or Memorial, on Monday, alleging that Israel is committing genocide against Palestinians in Gaza during its ongoing military operation against terror group Hamas, and claiming that Israel has failed to abide by numerous clauses of the genocide convention and its international obligations.Although Pretoria has already filed several motions requesting interim measures against Israel with the ICJ — the UN’s top court, which adjudicates disputes between nations — it was obligated to file its comprehensive arguments for a final ruling. Israel rejects allegations of genocide in the war that began on October 7, 2023, when Hamas led a devastating cross-border assault, killing some 1,200 people and taking 251 hostages. The South African Department of International Relations & Cooperation said that the 750-page document it filed, together with 4,000 pages of “exhibits and annexes,” provides “evidence” that Israel has violated the genocide convention by “promoting the destruction of Palestinians living in Gaza,” killing them, depriving them of access to humanitarian assistance, and “causing conditions of life which are aimed at their physical destruction.” It also alleged that Israel has had genocidal intent in its actions in Gaza, a key component of a genocide charge, has failed to prevent incitement to genocide, and has failed to punish those who have allegedly incited to genocide and committed alleged acts of genocide. Related: South Africa: 2024-10-28 Ukrainian Perspective: Invasion of Ukraine: October 27, 2024 South Africa: 2024-10-25 Photo of BRICS summit participants, Putin hosts 3-day summit to expand Russian clout internationally South Africa: 2024-10-24 Mandela's vision of Black unity fades as South Africa closes door to migrants Related: International Court of Justice: 2024-10-04 '1991 Borders': Ukraine Stubbornly Demands What It Has Refused International Court of Justice: 2024-09-10 South Africa trying to buy time at The Hague International Court of Justice: 2024-09-10 String of legal challenges still preventing prosecution of October 7 Hamas suspects Posted by: trailing wife 2024-10-29 |
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