SA seeks additional measures in genocide case against Israel

South Africa requested the court to indicate further provisional measures for “the protection of the Palestinian people in Gaza from grave and irreparable violations of their rights”. This case began in December 29 when South Africa instituted proceedings against Israel at the ICJ. “Israel, since October 7 in particular, has failed to prevent genocide and has failed to prosecute the direct and public incitement to genocide,” South Africa said in its initial application, adding “Israel has engaged in, is engaging in and risks further engaging in genocidal acts against the…