Colombia withdraws its ICJ intervention in Gaza genocide case
Colombia withdraws its ICJ intervention in Gaza genocide case Colombia has withdrawn its Article 63 declaration of intervention in South Africa’s Gaza genocide case against Israel, according to the International Court of Justice. In a statement, the ICJ said Colombia informed the court about its decision on 18 September. According to the ICJ, Article 63 gives states that are not parties to a…
On September 18, Colombia announced it would withdraw its intervention in the International Court of Justice (ICJ) case against Israel's Gaza war. The ICJ informed the court of this decision on September 18. Article 63 of the court's rules allows non-parties to intervene when a dispute involves a convention they are signatories to.
The ICJ's interpretation of the convention's application in this case will also bind Colombia. President Abelardo de la Espriella, who assumed office on August 7, has reversed several policies of his predecessor. The previous administration, led by Gustavo Petro, had advocated for Palestinian rights and frequently denounced Israel's Gaza offensive.
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