On Friday, the International Court of Justice will deliver its interim ruling on South Africa’s genocide case against Israel. South Africa wants the UN’s top legal body to order an immediate ceasefire in Gaza.
Al Jazeera’s Diplomatic Editor James Bays reports from the Hague on the possible outcomes of the case.
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The Only thing you can’t argue with is TRUTH and this is the TRUTH 💯% STOP THIS GENOCIDE NOW ⚖️☝️
Without the support of weapons and funding from complicits US and UK the war in GAZA would have stopped! The real backers in this war are evil US and UK.
If the ICJ doesn’t rule a guilty verdict, then they set a presidents for the world that it is acceptable to murder, steal, be inhumane to others. To take land from someone else and that would then make the world an unruly place to live. That is what will happen because if the highest court can’t say guilty as charged then every country may as well strap the laws we live by.
Praying for the PEACE, FREEDOM and DIGNITY for the people of Palestine!
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Its crazy how nobody can stop Israel and the zionist
The world knows that Hamas instigate this war on the people of both Palestine and Israel. However Israel is getting the blame on doing genocide. So far Israel is to be blame. The israelis hostages are still in the terror dungeons. I hope the court ruling will be the right ruling. Either way.
I read a report on how Netanyahu is holding millions and millions of dollars of Palestinian money and taxes. He got another country to hold it. Those poor people have nothing and somewhere on my facebook I sent that link. Guess I will just have to send that one to authorities. It is not his money and he is stealing that as well.
How can South Africa talk about Genocide. When it’s happening on the farm’s in South Africa……….We don’t understand .
In that case can America supply arms to Israel? Will it become illegal? Can America will be subjected to war criminal? Can we declare as terrorist ?
SA has spine ❤
100% No return of the hostages and no surrender by Hamas then no stop to the war. As For South Africans ;- They cant fund their own party……..The Arab countries no doubt bailing the ANC out of their corrupt financial status in exchange for them taking on the case at ICR. Its a Joke and any South African 90% Christians stand by Israel against Terrorism.
No argument.about Israel’s guilt, but when will Palistine be held accountable for genocide?
What a shame hamas decided to start a war. I reflect daily on how none of this would be happening if they weren’t so obsessed with hatred. I look at the location of Gaza and think, this could have been another fabulous resort town on the beach. With all the billions that were lavished on Gaza, there is no evidence of it anywhere above the extensive tunnel complexes. (hamas leaders are billionaires though- that must give everyone a nice warm feeling)
Evidently it is more important for the militants to make tunnels and weapons to murder their neighbors than to build a good community. The PA would rather pay bounties for palestinians who die trying to kill Jews than focus on improving their society. Weirdly, there doesn’t seem to be much sympathy for the millions of Sudanese or Yemeni killed in the incessant wars between Islamist insurgents and the legitimate gov’ts.
“Hamas decided to start a war”. lol wow, you creatures do in fact exist and not just in Israel or the US. Unless you’re Israeli or American, I’m quite astonished lol
What a shame Israel decided to tread the path of the nazis while hiding behind the excuse of the holocaust. If Israeli Zionists hadn’t perpetrated land grabs and evictions of the indigenous populations starting in the late 19 th century, there wouldn’t be a Hamas today. The west’s latest “crusader” state will eventually fall, just like it predecessors, only difference seems to be that it will most likely drag the United States down with it 😂
South Africa taking the moral high ground is fxxking hilarious.
it will never go towards south Africa’s way
In all this war I salute the common people around the world who have shown huge support to Palestinians people from different religions colours genders backgrounds all showed support and humanity whatever the verdict this will be shown in history how common people voiced their opinions and tried to call for ceasefire while governments celebrity’s ignored the suffering of Palestinians I hope the court calls for a ceasefire and I hope Palestinians find peace its a hope we all are holding onto
no ceasefire 😂 😂 😂 ⚔️🇮🇱💪✡️⚔️
Oh the Hypocrisy…I don’t see any ICJ against Russia for invading Ukraine by SA. But yeah. I don’t agree that Isreal nor Russia should have a pass…
If this court,s rulings carries little or no bearing regarding it’s decision then the entire UN should be dissolved
Instead of wasting all the millions to take Israel to court, South Africa should rather focus on the internal matters that concern South Africa. They should start with sorting out the water crisis.. instead of our taps being shut off purposely. You are fortunate if you make it to gather water before they shut the taps down again. 2 hours of water in a day or some days no water for almost 2 days .. for certain places ..no water for months (tongaat) .. fix that…man!!
Only Islamist Movements like Houthis calls for things like genocide just look at their movement slogan ! 😆
If Israel is accused of crimes against humanity, then so should Hamas and it’s supporters should be accused of crimes against humanity for what was done on Oct 7
The crime rate in South Africa has spiked so high that it’s a dangerous country to travel alone – These Pagan Hypocrites are trying to bring a case against Israel- Shame on you you pagans
Will the ICJ stop being impartial, will it stop up holding the law to back major powers. If it does we can’t trust the ICJ pure and simple. They have targetted churches, doctors and hospitals, journalists and press, schools and teachers all those that are able to rebuild palestine. The brain drain is exactly what they wanted to cripple
Is robbery the big fat people don’t care about the poor people
The court is corrupt
Which ever way the ruling goes, is irrelevant, Israel want all its hostages back and the murdered ones as well, if not the battle will continue. What is so difficult to understand. If Oct the 7th never happened, Gaza would still exist.
Funny how we are hearing very little in the news about South Africa’s airtight case in the media. If these crimes were committed against America, UK, Germany, Australia we would not stop hearing about it
we didnt stop hearing about when china pointed at australia for hiding war crimes, but the news never mentioned the war crimes only bad mouthing china.
PS. the war criminal is free while the whistle blower is behind bars
SOUTH AFRICA SHONE A LIGHT, ON THOSE WHO NEEDED HER. THANK YOU AND BLESS YOU.
The Palestinians started this war by attacking a hippy rock concert, perhaps loud music was too big a threat to them.
Why ICJ donot tell hamas to release the hostage.
If Isreal won then this is The real Hunger Game
Israel Won. South africa took a large L
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You had ceasefire 6th. Now you will get your virgins. Have patience, they are waiting for you. You will be happy, i am sure!! Still not okey🤔🤪🤣 Cry me a river👍
Is ICJ above Allah?
ICJ diplomatical will support Israel
Because Gaza is poor
Israelis politican think oll would people are dumb they are one is smart
I could consider your english dumb tbh
we stand with Israel, hamas is evil, evil shall not win, God bless you ISRAEL.
İsraelis evil..
I have no faith in this court they are on payroll
There is no such country as Palestine, never had been, never will be.
Dreams.
“Stop it, don’t to that, it’s mean!”
Yayyyyyyyy xxxxx our world is finally changing xx
Believe it or not, it is only Africa and African people who bears the heart of humanity and true love despite all the atrocities that have been imposed on us over the centuries. Starting with slave trade then colonization, we the Africans built the USA and EUROPE, thruogh slave trade. Here again, we are the only people who took a step forward trying to save the Palestinians from perishing before our own eyes, when all the so called developed and civilized international community including the Arabs countries are muted and afraid of the western powers.
That is why I love my motherland, AFRICA.❤❤❤❤
The hope for humanity is resting on this case against Netanyahu’s Fascist sociopathic genocide government… Civilized humanity must rise up and not let Netanyahu and Biden get away with this.
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If the verdict is on Israel’s side the ICJ will. Lose all credibility and countries would leave it.
The court cannot justify Israels actions and rule in their favor, the deliberate starvation etc… cannot be allowed to be legalized.
Israel is making the world hate it. No good will come of it…at least not for Israel.
Netanyahu.. thinks he can get away with this…..
Well, it’s all said and done. About six, I think, Provisional Measures to protect Palestinians ordered, most of them already in progress or done by Israel for some time. Hamas ordered to release all hostages immediately; Genocide, no ruling yet; ceasefire, no. An impartial, fair and just outcome so far, in my view.
Thanks to Gaza children for exposing UN – EU – ICJ- Human Rights
The same nonsense was being played by white House over the months now I c j has joined and nothing will changed and still death toll will rise who will be responsible.
IF THAY…ALL ARE HUMEN BEIGN…..THAT WILL RULE WRITE ..WAY.. TO…75..YERS..INNOCENT…BEGGERS ..OF ..PALASTINE PEOPLES….GREEN FLAGE…FOR…INDIPENDENT…STATE TO LIVE…TAIL..OF THAIR..AMBRIO..HUMEN BODY
..TO SAVE LIFE..IN GAZA./ WEST BANK.TOO…GOD WITH THEM???????❤
The International Court of Justice has submitted to Islam and the Quran. How pathetic.
Just look at the behavior of the ANC in a world court, dancing and singing. No respect, that’s how they carry on in our parliament. Headlines around the world have already noted ANC disrespectful behavior. Very embarrassing.
UN failed, so called ICJ which does not even know the meaning of justice is also failed and our so called OIC failed.
South Africa is being hypothetical. Russia, a BRICS member like South Africa, invaded Ukraine without provocation. South Africa didn’t bother condemning Putin’s atrocities in Ukraine. Are Ukrainians not human beings ?
What a miscarriage of justice? What about the cease-fire in Gaza? Isn’t that what genocide stems from killing children women and civilians as a whole?
Israel needs to defend itself
And it’s Hamas who committed genocide
❤ Israel and the chosen people
Arabs can go fxxk themselves
😂😂😂 No ceasefire 😂.
Jesus was palastinen guss who got rid ov him
It felt pretty good for me to hear in court terms when the “provision measures” were read out loud to prevent genocide
First provision measure which was voted 15/2 majority in favor to military must uphold under section 2 a to d (which basically is a “ceasefire” to the CIVILIANS )
Genocide act 2a) to d) is in comments so no more women who need birth out of hospitals, no more intent to cause bodily harm , no more cause of mental and destruction of collective group things like schools, hospitals, and hertiage and housing. Killing of group like children, women.
Second provision measures 16/1 in majority favor to allow all humanitarian aid to go through
Third provision measures 15/2 majority to do measures to prevent and punish those to uphold Genocide act 2a) to d)
And 15/2 majority says Isreal must come back in one month to show how they have done so.
All the ICJ parties and nations under its courts are obligated to uphold and protect the measures of these provisions
The leaders of America are all compromised thanks to isreali epstein (mossad agent). That’s why they keep vetoing the UN decisions for a ceasefire. America the zionist isrealis are not your FRIEND.
South Africa wins, they can now collect their fee from Iran and Qatar to solve their blackout problems
Uh oh. They might release a strongly worded letter! Watch out!
If your country was attacked by terrorist whould you really care what a judge miles away said no you would not
outcome is a distant dream…a remote possibility…a horrific game in action since 100’s of years, and none claiming responsibilities…the ugliest facet of menkind.
isreal – 1 brainwashed idiots – 0
🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤Love From United Kingdom
Fake Hebrews. The Palestinians are 3 of the 12 tribes. The fakers in the fake holy land have 0 Hebrew DNA
Do we really need a court to tell these people to stop merking children and women!!!! They dnt even care
Justice served
Butcher Biden is just as bad as trump
Netanyahu should be WANTED!
He should be in a jail soon.
South Africa is as useless as Palestine
Case against also usa to
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will South Africa take Russia to court next or are they too scared?
U dont need an icj to tell whats happening… You just need a heart n some empathy
You can free the Abeed, but the Abeed cannot free himself.
Think it’s safe to say this why you don’t poke at God’s chosen people
curse Israel and you shall be curse, bless Israel and you shall be bless
What a tremendous waste of time
Ramapose must look at his own country who is in big mess!!! ANC is alwats bussy with everything else and not fixing its own country messes created by ANC government itself!!!!! ANC is rasist governmet who spreed hate who lie, who steel tax money, who discriminate against minod groups in South Africa, thay dont fix the roads, thay run criminal activities at eskom the ANC, thay have drivin railway company to ground thay have run many public parks to ground, thay appoin a minister of police who dont have clue what his doing, thay steel mony from education system, from health system, thay steel money at minisipality, thay driven all minisipality to bankruptcy, thay implemented a rasist BEE law a system dat only stand for the black people where thay discriminate against other groups in South Africa like minority groups, thay only know how to lie steel, discriminate and run countey down drain. Theres nothing Good about ANC goverment of South Africa 🇿🇦
I will always stand with Israel and bless Israel😐😐😐😐😐😐😐😐😐😐😐😐😐😐😐😤😤😤😤😤😤😤😤😤😤😤😤😤😤😤😤😤😤😤😤😤😤😤😤😐😐😐😐😐😐😐
ILLEGLF DEFDNCE FORCE CAN DO ONLY ILLEGLE DOINGS ONLY I Think
It’s a drama
Truly disappointed because we hoped for a ceasefire so that the people of Palestine would have some respite.
Shame on SA
Good point, now implement the exact same stancdpoint regarding Ukrain please and unfriend Russia who is doing the exact same but does not receive a condemnation from Africa….
ALL POWER over Palestine Stripped & Zionist State confined to Border Allocated in 1948! Sanctions Enforced if Law isnt Upheld
FAR FROM A GENOCIDE
Lol. What a joke.
ICJ is as impotent as the United Nations.
Nothing will happen. The Palestinian people will be the next victims of genocide when you read about them in “anti-semetic” history books.
lies lies the devil can really tell lies 🤣😂 humans are not fouls, Israel government are serving themselves not their people, one day the people of Israel will remove this government they will piece in the world, they will have freedom
The so called self proclaimed ‘moral army’ being told by ICJ to prevent genocide
To Teenah Weenah – Israel is NOT an occupying power. It was created by the United Nations in an area of the Middle East almost devoid of population with a rainfall of less than 8 inches (desert). I think the choice of lands “Given” by the UN showed its cynical attitude to a Jewish homeland – it was not meant to succeed. However it became, even though beset on all sides by Arab nations, a vibrant, successful nation. It agreed a number of times to suggested two state solutions ALL REJECTED by the Arabs. The Arabs have one objective, and it is not a Palestinian homeland, it is the extermination of Israel and the Jews. It is a pity you hide behind a nom de plume because you need educating.
Jazz – What a novel idea, a United nNations with ALL in, and no vetoes. I’d vote for that.
The court is controlled by the same people
Palestinians DO NOT NEED ANY HELP.
Hamas started this war.
Hamas can END THEIR WAR TODAY – if they release all the hostages and surrender.
Gaza Arabs refused 2 peaceful states many time. They have no interest to ESTABLISH PALESTINIAN STATES.
They only insist on – from R to S killing 9 millions Jews and on their 3 NO’s :
No peace with Israel, no recognition of Israel, no negotiations with Israel.
two dogs
Now that the ICJ has delivered a ruling, is this ruling binding.
If YES, I wonder if USA, (who called themselves as the Global Chief Policeman, Morale Standard Bearer, the Just, 0: Human Right Champion, etc words that they like to use or call themselves), I like to know
1. Will the USA do their so called self-proclaimed role to enforce it?
2. If Israel refused, will USA form a coalition to jointly enforce it?
3. If USA refuse to take up this; will their bedfellow such as the equally morally righteous UK, Australia, Canada, etc demand USA to take up their ‘so call’ self-proclaim role (e.g send in the cavalry as Israel refuses to abide)
Let me answer them – The Answer is NO on all 3 questions.
Hypocrites and the devil incarnated the USA is together with the evil UK, Australia, Canada and her other top dogs like Japan, South Korea, Germany, France, Bahrain, etc (just to name a few).