Johnathan Paoli
South Africa has filed an expedited motion to the International Court of Justice (ICJ), regarding the latest Israeli ground invasion of the southern town of Rafah, Gaza.
Spokesperson to the Presidency Vincent Magwenya, said on Tuesday that the SA government has asked the UN court whether Israel’s decision to extend its military operations in Rafah required the court to use its power to prevent further breach of Palestinians’ rights.
Under Article 75(1) of the Rules of Court, “The Court may at any time decide to examine proprio motu whether the circumstances of the case require the indication of provisional measures which ought to be taken or complied with by any or all of the parties.”
Magwenya said in making a request submitted to the court on Monday, the SA government held that it was gravely concerned that the unprecedented military offensive against Rafah, as announced by the State
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