Summary
- South Africa is urging the UN’s top court to end Israel’s assault on Rafah, accusing Israel of committing “genocide” in Gaza.
- South Africa has requested three emergency orders from the ICJ to halt the military offensive in Rafah, allow unimpeded access for humanitarian workers, and ensure Israel reports back on efforts to adhere to the orders.
- Israel is scheduled to respond to the accusations in another hearing on Friday, denying the accusations and highlighting its commitment to international law.
- The ICJ’s rulings are binding, but the court has no way to enforce them, impacting a country’s international reputation.
