Arab and Western countries welcomed the order issued by the International Court of Justice for Israel to stop its attack on the city of Rafah in the Gaza Strip, after the International Court of Justice, on Friday, ordered Israel to stop the military attack on Rafah immediately.
The court stated that Israel must “immediately stop its military attack and any other actions in the Rafah Governorate that may impose on the Palestinian population of Gaza living conditions that could lead to their physical destruction as a group or in part.”
This came in a session to consider South Africa’s request to order Israel to stop the military attack in Gaza, based on the confirmation of the Secretary-General of the United Nations that developments in the Gaza Strip and Rafah “will worsen and increase the extent of human suffering.”
Below are the most notable reactions:
United Arab Emirates
The UAE welcomed the decision of the International Court of Justice to impose additional temporary measures on Israel, demanding that it immediately stop its military operations in the Rafah Governorate, and the aggravation of the catastrophic humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs explained, in a statement, that the UAE stresses the importance of reaching an immediate ceasefire, providing protection for civilians, preventing further loss of life, stopping the escalation throughout the occupied Palestinian territory, and alleviating the catastrophic and dangerous humanitarian situation that civilians are experiencing in Gaza. Due to the ongoing Israeli aggression on the Gaza Strip.
She stressed the need to ensure the urgent, sustainable and unhindered access of humanitarian and relief aid to the Gaza Strip, stressing in this regard the importance of the order issued by the court regarding the necessity of keeping the Rafah crossing open for the entry of humanitarian aid on a large scale and without obstacles.
The Ministry also stressed that the UAE continues to work with great determination with international partners now more than ever to intensify efforts to ensure the arrival and distribution of aid through all available means and methods by land, sea and air to contribute to alleviating the burden of the critical humanitarian conditions faced by the residents of the Gaza Strip due to this war.
The Ministry reaffirmed the UAE’s firm call to the international community to strengthen all regional and international efforts to achieve peace and the two-state solution, and that the UAE is steadfast in its commitment to promoting peace and justice, preserving the legitimate rights of the brotherly Palestinian people, and establishing an independent, sovereign Palestinian state in line with the decisions of legitimacy. International.
Saudi Arabia
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed that the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia welcomes the decision issued by the International Court of Justice ordering Israel to immediately stop the military attack or any other actions in the Rafah Governorate, in accordance with the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide.
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Egypt
The Arab Republic of Egypt welcomed the decision issued by the International Court of Justice to impose additional temporary measures on Israel demanding the immediate cessation of Israeli military operations and any other measures in the Palestinian city of Rafah that would impose living conditions on Palestinians in Gaza that threaten their survival, in whole or in part.
In a statement issued by the Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs today, Egypt called on “Israel to comply with its legal obligations within the framework of the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide and international humanitarian law, and to implement all provisional measures issued by the International Court of Justice, which are considered legally binding and enforceable, given that they were issued.” The highest international judicial body.
Jordan
Jordanian Foreign Minister Ayman Al-Safadi said: “The International Court of Justice once again reveals Israeli war crimes in Gaza, and the Israeli government once again disdains international law and refuses to comply with the orders of the International Court of Justice,” calling on the UN Security Council to assume its responsibility and put an end to the impunity. Israel from punishment, and double standards in applying international law.
Qatar
In turn, the State of Qatar welcomed the decision of the International Court of Justice, and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs considered in a statement that it “reflects the international community’s categorical rejection of the war on the Gaza Strip, and stressed the need for the Israeli authorities to fully commit to implementing all provisions of the decision, and to provide the International Court of Justice with a comprehensive report on time.” “I stressed the need for the UN Security Council to fulfill its responsibilities to provide full protection for civilians in the Gaza Strip.”
Palestinian Authority
In this context, Dr. Jamal Nazzal, a member of the Revolutionary Council of the Palestine Liberation Organization, said that the decision of the International Court of Justice comes within the efforts made by countries friendly to Palestine, which presented important arguments before the court.
In a statement to Al-Ittihad, he stressed the importance of the court’s decisions, most notably ordering Israel to stop the attack on the city of Rafah, open the Rafah border crossing, allow the entry of international aid, and allow the entry of United Nations fact-finding committees to verify the facts related to genocide crimes.
Arab League
Ahmed Aboul Gheit, Secretary-General of the League of Arab States, welcomed the decision of the International Court of Justice, which was issued today by a large majority, demanding that Israel immediately stop the military operation in Rafah.
Aboul Gheit stressed – in a statement issued today – that Israel’s failure to comply with the resolution means further breach of its obligations regarding the Genocide Convention.
South Africa
On Friday, the South African Ministry of International Relations and Cooperation praised the order issued by the International Court of Justice for Israel to stop its military operation in the city of Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip, describing the ruling as unprecedented.
Earlier today, the court’s judges supported South Africa’s request to order Israel to stop its attack on Rafah, a week after the request was submitted as part of a case accusing Israel of committing genocide.
Norway
Norwegian Foreign Minister Espen Bart Eide said: “I expect Israel to implement the measures ordered. Respect for the court and its functions, including the power to order provisional measures, is essential to strengthening international law and the international legal order.”
Belgium
In turn, Belgian Foreign Minister Hajja Lahbib said: “The International Court of Justice orders Israel to stop its military attack in Rafah. (Belgium) calls for the immediate implementation of the decision. The violence and human suffering in Gaza must stop. We call for a ceasefire, the release of the hostages, and a measure… Negotiations to (implement a two-state solution).”
Canada
Canadian Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland said in her response to the ruling that she expects all parties to abide by international law.
Türkiye
The Turkish Foreign Ministry said in a statement: “We welcome the temporary decision… which orders Israel to stop its attacks on Rafah in Gaza and immediately open the Rafah border gate to humanitarian aid.”
“No country in the world is above the law. We expect Israel to quickly implement all decisions taken by the court. To ensure this, we call on the UN Security Council to do its part.”
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