South Africa brings Israel’s violations before ICJ once again

PRETORIA, Aug. 29 (YPA) – South Africa has submitted a comprehensive document to the International Court of Justice (ICJ), under Article 11 of the Court’s Rules, documenting Israel’s non-compliance with the provisional measures issued in the ongoing genocide case.

In an official statement, the South African Department of International Relations and Cooperation emphasized that the provisional measures issued by the United Nations’ highest judicial body are legally binding on “Israel.”

Pretoria reiterated its commitment to pursuing all legal avenues to ensure full and immediate compliance with the Court’s orders, aimed at protecting Palestinian rights and preventing irreparable harm before a final judgment is rendered.

The statement highlighted the worsening suffering of survivors in the Gaza Strip, who remain trapped in shrinking areas under unendurable conditions. It noted that more than 1,300 people have been killed, over 4,330 injured, and hundreds of bodies recovered since the cease-fire agreement came into effect on October 10, 2025.

This filing complements the initial proceedings instituted by South Africa on December 29, 2023, regarding violations of the 1948 Genocide Convention. The Court subsequently issued three separate orders for provisional measures—on January 26, March 28, and May 24, 2024—demanding urgent steps to prevent acts of genocide.

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