By Johnathan Paoli
International Relations and Cooperation Minister Ronald Lamola has warned that the post-World War Two international legal order is “under severe attack,” citing Israel’s continued bombardment of Gaza as a test case for the survival of international law.
Lamola also urged all global stakeholders who uphold international law and the United Nations (UN) Charter to unite in defense of the rule of law.
Briefing a joint sitting of the Portfolio Committee on International Relations and Cooperation and the Portfolio Committee on Justice and Constitutional Development on Wednesday, Lamola gave a detailed update on South Africa’s genocide case against Israel at the International Court of Justice (ICJ), as well as progress in preparations to host the G20 Summit in November.
“Should we stand back and remain silent when innocent civilians are killed or starved right before our eyes? A different question is where does impunity end, who should ensure
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