South Africa submits filing to ICJ over Israel’s non-compliance with its rulings

South Africa has submitted a formal filing to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) regarding Israel's non-compliance with provisional measures issued in a genocide case brought against Israel in 2023, reported SANA. The filing, submitted under Article 11 of the ICJ's internal judicial practice resolution, asserts that Israel has failed to adhere to the measures, which are legally binding.

The South African Department of International Relations and Cooperation emphasized the ongoing humanitarian crisis faced by Palestinian survivors in Gaza, with Israeli violations of the ceasefire resulting in the deaths of over 1,300 Palestinians and injuries to more than 4,330. The department pledged to continue advocating for Israel's compliance with the ICJ's orders, stating that these measures aim to protect Palestinian rights under the Genocide Convention and prevent further harm.

South Africa initiated the case against Israel at the ICJ on December 29, 2023, alleging violations of the 1948 UN Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide.

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