The International Court of Justice in The Hague approved, by
a majority of 14 votes out of 16, a decision binding on the Israeli occupation,
reaffirming the precautionary measures contained in the decision it issued on
January 26.
The court's judges ordered "Israel" to take all
necessary and effective measures to ensure the entry of basic food supplies
into the Gaza Strip and to stop the spread of famine there.
The Court unanimously decided to take all necessary measures
to ensure close cooperation with the United Nations without delay, and the
provision of services by all parties concerned, especially by increasing
capabilities and the number of land crossings and keeping them open.
It was also decided to ensure that the Israeli army does
not commit acts that constitute a violation of any of the rights of the
Palestinians in Gaza, including preventing the delivery of aid, in any way.
The court decided that the occupation would, one month from
today, submit a report to it on all the measures it took to implement the order
it issued.
In turn, the head of International Justice, Nawaf Salam,
stressed the necessity of the new measures approved by the court today,
explaining, at the same time, that these measures cannot fully achieve their
effects, “unless the ceasefire decision is effectively adhered to during the
month of Ramadan.” ", which was issued by the UN Security Council a few
days ago.
South Africa requested these new measures, as part of its
ongoing case, in which South Africa accuses Israel of committing genocide in the GazaStrip.
South Africa welcomed the court's decision, and the
country's presidency said, in a statement, that "the most effective way to
support the Palestinians' right to exist is through measures to prevent
genocide, which were determined by the court," stressing that the changing
conditions in Gaza "require the implementation of new strategies."
The statement added that Palestinians are martyred not only
as a result of bombing and ground attacks launched by the occupation, but also
because of disease and famine, urging an end to military operations in Gaza and
adherence to what was stated in the resolutions of “International Justice.”
It is noteworthy that the International Court of Justice
called on the Israeli occupation, two months ago, to take measures to prevent
genocide in Gaza and direct incitement to it.
The court then requested that “Israel” submit a report to it
regarding its response to the planned measures after one month, and to take all
immediate measures to protect the Palestinians in Gaza, in addition to taking
immediate measures to allow humanitarian aid to enter the Strip.
Despite the court’s demands and decisions, the Israeli
occupation continued its war on the Gaza Strip, intensifying its targeting of
civilians and all necessities of life, and tightening the siege, preventing the
entry of required aid through land crossings, as part of the war of starvation
that it is deliberately waging.
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