Belgium joins South Africa’s genocide case against Israel at ICJ

Belgium Joins South Africa’s Genocide Case Against Israel at ICJ
Belgium has officially joined the case filed by South Africa at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) accusing Israel of committing genocide in the Gaza Strip. The ICJ, the highest court of the United Nations, announced on Tuesday that Belgium had filed a declaration of intervention in the case.
International Community Takes Action
Several countries, including Brazil, Colombia, Ireland, Mexico, Spain, and Turkiye, have already joined the proceedings. South Africa initiated the case in December 2023, arguing that Israel’s war in Gaza violates the 1948 UN Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide. Israel has rejected the allegations and criticized the case.
ICJ Orders Israel to Prevent Genocide
In January 2024, the ICJ issued provisional measures ordering Israel to take steps to prevent acts of genocide in Gaza and to allow unimpeded access for humanitarian aid. The court’s orders are legally binding, although it has no direct mechanism to enforce them. The ICJ also stated that Israel’s presence in occupied Palestinian territory is unlawful and its policies amount to annexation.
Growing International Criticism
Despite the ICJ’s rulings, Israel has continued its assaults in Gaza and the occupied West Bank. The United States and several of its European allies continue to provide military and financial support to Israel. Washington has rejected the merits of South Africa’s case, and US lawmakers have criticized the country and issued threats against it. The US has also imposed sanctions on members of the International Criminal Court (ICC), which has issued arrest warrants against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defence Minister Yoav Gallant.

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