ICJ to issue decision tomorrow on South Africa's Gaza ceasefire request

THE HAGUE, Thursday, May 23, 2024 (WAFA) – The International Court of Justice, the highest judicial body of the United Nations, said that it will issue a decision tomorrow regarding South Africa’s request to order Israel to cease fire in Gaza.

South Africa wants the court to order Israel to "immediately" stop all military operations in Gaza, including the city of Rafah, where it began ground operations on May 7, despite the opposition of the international community.

South Africa had asked the court to urge Israel to immediately withdraw its forces and stop its military attack in the Rafah area, and to immediately take all effective measures to ensure unimpeded humanitarian access to Gaza.

It also asked the court to issue an order to Israel to allow UN officials and organizations providing humanitarian aid, as well as journalists and investigators, to enter the Strip without hindrance.

It added that Israel has so far been ignoring and violating the orders previously issued by the court.