The International Court of Justice (ICJ), the highest court of the UN, ordered Israel this Friday stop its military offensive in Rafah, southern Gazaa historic ruling that is likely to increase international pressure on Israel after more than seven months of bombing in the Palestinian territory.
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The ICJ also demanded that Israel keep the Rafah crossing open to receive “unrestricted” aid in Gaza.
The court called for the “immediate and unconditional release” of the hostages, held by Hamas, in Gaza.
Thus, the African country presented the case considering that this military operation constitutes “a genocide” and demanded that the court order Israel to “immediately” stop all its military operations, as well as facilitate access for humanitarian aid to the Palestinian territory.
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The ICJ concluded on January 26 that the risk of genocide was “plausible” and asked Israel for “immediate and effective” steps to prevent that crime, including punishing any incitement to the extermination of Palestinians, although it did not demand a “ceasefire.” ”.
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This ruling, read by the president of the ICJ, Nawaf Salam, at the Peace Palace in The Hague, also comes with the arrest warrant for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on the table of the judges of the International Criminal Court (ICC). , another international court.
The ICC prosecutor requested authorization to issue arrest warrants against Nentayahu and his Defense Minister, Yoav Gallant, for alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity in Gaza since at least October 8.
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