ICJ orders Israel to stop its Rafah offensive immediately

The international court of justice, the UN's top court, has laid down a provisional ruling ordering Israel to halt its offensive in Rafah after South Africa, which brought a genocide case against Israel to the court, requested additional emergency measures.

Reading out the court's ruling, its president, Nawaf Salam, said provisional measures ordered by the court in March did not fully address the situation in Gaza now, and conditions had been met for a new emergency order. 'Israel must immediately halt its military offensive' and reopen the Rafah crossing for aid and 'unimpeded access' for fact-finding missions to investigate allegations of genocide

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[danyrk]

If I take a critical view of Israel's military actions, am I antisemitic ?

[kayskreed]

Israel doesn't abide by international and humanitarian law, so surely they won't listen and will continue. The ICJ ruling is legally binding, but it cannot enforce such rulings.

[gaclifto]

Excellent whether enforceable or not. It helps in calling out criminal activity at the least.

[rosymylene]

Well done, South Africa!! You are the leading light for justice in the world. Nelson Mandela would be so proud!!

[yasminsarwar]

South Africa are true kings !! Well done always have heart of gold and protect the innocent oppressed 💯💯👏👏👏💪💪

[uikyzwc]

Then where is human rights for thousands of children in Gaza that became amputees as a result of the Israeli airstrikes? 🤷🏻‍♀️ Those children are in bad condition forever and they can't have their organs back again, those children became disabled forever

[funnyunkle]

Oh an another thing. Remember the earlier ruling to release the hostages. Hamas must release the hostages immediately. Who enforces these rulings…..(crickets) ….exactly.

[marioeric]

It's a showdown between the scale of Justice and the scale of War

[habeebabdulrahman]

Fantastic timing with the court order—only missed the 1948 Nakba by a bit!

[amaizingworld]

😂😂😂 imagine thinking anyone has to follow what the UN says.

[_elix]

For those that hope now that the IDF will stop the Rafah operations, I have news for you
Rafah operations will continue in full force .
This ruling won’t have any impact on the current and future IDF operations in Rafah.
You don’t have to believe me, just follow the news in the coming 4 weeks and remember my comment 😉

[Yomi-san]

Equivalent of an empty paper bag blowing in the wind.

[Mikemikeswehomenow]

This is life a crippled Retired highway patrol man sitting outside on his porch, screaming to me, not to speed when I drive by

[mariapadilla]

Israel's response: "The ICJ is Hamas and antisemetic"
America's response: "Whatever Israel says is true"
The UK response: "Whatever the US says is true"
Germany's response: "Whatever Israel says is true because we're still sorry about WWII"

[otxizge]

Tanx for the honest countries to challenge this hooligans of Israel n America accountable

[corneliopaglomutan]

ICJ why Israel only. Also tell Russia to stop aggression in Ukraine

[CastleHassall]

they are saying to halt the offensive.. NOT Just in Rafah

[joshuaclayton]

Regardless of what side you're on, why does a courts verdict that has no enforcement power or jurisdiction matter to anyone?

[drewb]

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[diocletian]

Build your precedent. We are not there yet with these organizations. But continue doing your work.