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SA Files Genocide Case Against Israel At UN's World Court (PIX) by MzansiCoolio: 1:41am On Dec 30, 2023 |
South Africa has launched a case against Israel at the UN’s international court of justice (ICJ) accusing the state of committing genocide in its military campaign in Gaza. The ICJ, also called the World Court, is a UN civil court that adjudicates disputes between countries. It is distinct from the International Criminal Court (ICC), which prosecutes individuals for war crimes. As members of the UN, both South Africa and Israel are bound by the court. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JK_drm0Incs?si=DG_m0ZmkStSl39dD Israel responded to the allegations “with disgust”, calling South Africa’s case a “blood libel” and urging the ICJ to reject it. Any case at the ICJ is likely to take years to resolve, but South Africa has called for the court to convene in the next few days to issue “provisional measures” calling for a ceasefire. In March 2022, the ICJ ordered Russia to halt its offensive in Ukraine, an order which was supposed to be legally binding, but Moscow ignored it anyway. Any such ruling however is likely to significantly sway international public opinion. “The acts and omissions by Israel complained of by South Africa are genocidal in character because they are intended to bring about the destruction of a substantial part of the Palestinian national, racial and ethnical group,” the South African application to open proceedings said. “Provisional measures are necessary in this case to protect against further, severe and irreparable harm to the rights of the Palestinian people under the Genocide Convention, which continue to be violated with impunity.” “Genocidal intent is assumed to be the most difficult element to prove, but Israelis in charge of prosecuting this conflict have made a plethora of statements that easily prove the requisite intent to ‘destroy in whole or in part’ the Palestinian population in Gaza,” said Susan Akram, director of the international human rights clinic at Boston University. As examples, Akram pointed to Israeli defence minister Yoav Gallant’s reference to Palestinians in Gaza as “human animals” and Israeli army Major General Ghassan Alian’s subsequent statement that: “Human animals must be treated as such. There will be no electricity and no water [in Gaza], there will only be destruction. You wanted hell, you will get hell.” Iva Vukušić, assistant professor in international history at Utrecht University, said: “With over 21,000 dead in Gaza, [the South Africans] believe it is time to let a court look at what is going on. The Genocide Convention allows them to do that, because states, globally, don’t have a lot of places to ‘go to’ in these kinds of situations, especially with the Security Council being as polarised and dysfunctional.” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=09nCK4wNZIM?si=1YLk-JblSip3th38 The international criminal court (ICC) is already investigating possible war crimes and crimes against humanity committed by both Hamas and Israel. While the ICC can prosecute individuals, the ICJ is an arena for adjudicating conflicts between states. “The ICJ’s provisional measures are legally binding but enforceability is always the problem,” Victor Kattan, assistant professor in public international law at the University of Nottingham, said. “Ultimately, enforcement always returns to the political organs of the UN and they are paralysed. But it’s still symbolic and it’s embarrassing, I’d imagine, for Israel to be facing a genocide claim, given its history.” Lior Haiat, the spokesperson for Israel’s foreign ministry, issued a swift rejection of South Africa’s case on social media. “Israel rejects with disgust the blood libel spread by South Africa in its application to the international court of justice,” Haiat said on X, formerly Twitter. “South Africa’s claim lacks both a factual and a legal basis, and constitutes a despicable and contemptuous exploitation of the court.” “South Africa is cooperating with a terrorist organisation that is calling for the destruction of the State of Israel,” he added, referring to Hamas, whose massacre of hundreds of Israeli civilians on 7 October triggered the war in Gaza. “I think it is fair to say that a lot of states now use appeals to the ICJ as part of their battles to control global narratives around wars and crises,” said Richard Gowan, UN director at the International Crisis Group. “Turning to the court and using the word ‘genocide’ is a powerful way to shape international debates about a conflict. But it is notable that the court has sadly failed to halt violence in Myanmar or Ukraine. There is a risk that the ICJ becomes just another platform for public diplomatic disputes and name-calling similar to the UN general assembly.” 1 Like
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Re: SA Files Genocide Case Against Israel At UN's World Court (PIX) by Chepos1(m): 2:02am On Dec 30, 2023 |
Why cry more than the bereaved? 2 Likes |
Re: SA Files Genocide Case Against Israel At UN's World Court (PIX) by MzansiCoolio: 2:04am On Dec 30, 2023 |
Chepos1: The same can be asked of the US which is Israel's biggest cheerleader. 6 Likes |
Re: SA Files Genocide Case Against Israel At UN's World Court (PIX) by bhella10: 2:35am On Dec 30, 2023 |
Like our Hoebidient like our Zulu brothers. Carry another person load for head while his own load dey ground. I think they call it Afghanistanism ![]() 2 Likes |
Re: SA Files Genocide Case Against Israel At UN's World Court (PIX) by MzansiCoolio: 2:47am On Dec 30, 2023 |
bhella10: Look at the extremely low levels of reasoning in Japageria 🇳🇬. You think SA spends all its GDP on Palestinian issues or even 0,000001% for you to say it can't carry its own load? Remind us, what's Nigeria's foreign policy outside of Ecowas & white worshipping?🤣🤣🤣 Even Niger and Burkinabe coup leaders bully you - what more of Israel (you can never dare face)? You could learn a thing or 2 from your "Zulu brothers" about growing some ⚽⚽⚽ 7 Likes 1 Share |
Re: SA Files Genocide Case Against Israel At UN's World Court (PIX) by gasparpisciotta: 3:52am On Dec 30, 2023 |
Isreal already mounting flags and planning real estate developments in Gaza, despite the war and devastation |
Re: SA Files Genocide Case Against Israel At UN's World Court (PIX) by kevwemike: 4:17am On Dec 30, 2023 |
SA carry problem wen no be their own for head. |
Re: SA Files Genocide Case Against Israel At UN's World Court (PIX) by SpatialKing(m): 4:54am On Dec 30, 2023 |
Same court they don't believe in |
Re: SA Files Genocide Case Against Israel At UN's World Court (PIX) by Codepain: 5:39am On Dec 30, 2023 |
Despite having Muslims leader and mostly Muslim population. Nigeria didn't do jack for Palestinians. Nigeria should borrow a leaf from SA and stand up to this Baby killer 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: SA Files Genocide Case Against Israel At UN's World Court (PIX) by Iamanoited: 6:06am On Dec 30, 2023 |
SA HAS NO BIZ IN HAMAS/ISRAEL FIGHT EXCEPT TO PLEAD WITH HAMAS TO SURRENDER PUBLICLY AND RELEASE ALL THE HOSTAGES IN THEIR POSSESSION. HAMAS IS EVIL AND WICKED. 1 Like |
Re: SA Files Genocide Case Against Israel At UN's World Court (PIX) by Akwamkpuruamu: 6:14am On Dec 30, 2023 |
Codepain: Saudi Arabia the leader of OIC where Islam Headquarters is located, what have they done? Well Nigeria, should face Israel. That will be the happiest news to we Igbos 1 Like |
Re: SA Files Genocide Case Against Israel At UN's World Court (PIX) by Front0lane: 6:18am On Dec 30, 2023 |
Same reason why Europe n USA are crying more than the bereaved in Ukraine Chepos1: 1 Like |
Re: SA Files Genocide Case Against Israel At UN's World Court (PIX) by Beremx(f): 6:23am On Dec 30, 2023 |
Codepain:We have our own problems of genocide going on in Plateau state. Why should we cry more than the bereaved for another country? SA should deal with Xenophobia going on in their country and leave Israel alone. Pot calling kettle black |
Re: SA Files Genocide Case Against Israel At UN's World Court (PIX) by Xiaohei(m): 6:26am On Dec 30, 2023 |
South African, having experienced apartheid for decades knows the pains and horrors foreign occupation brings. So, on that premise, SA suing of Israel is justified. However, I find it confusing that SA hasn’t condemned Putin for his atrocities in Ukraine. If they want to walk, they should walk the whole ten yards; don’t go half way. 2 Likes |
Re: SA Files Genocide Case Against Israel At UN's World Court (PIX) by MisterGrace: 6:28am On Dec 30, 2023 |
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Re: SA Files Genocide Case Against Israel At UN's World Court (PIX) by Gift96: 6:36am On Dec 30, 2023 |
gasparpisciotta:The goal is to make the place a desolate place |
Re: SA Files Genocide Case Against Israel At UN's World Court (PIX) by Codepain: 7:01am On Dec 30, 2023 |
Beremx:t |
Re: SA Files Genocide Case Against Israel At UN's World Court (PIX) by allthingsgood: 7:12am On Dec 30, 2023 |
Chepos1: Because SA suffered the same fate and only got saved by others who carried it on their head! 2 Likes |
Re: SA Files Genocide Case Against Israel At UN's World Court (PIX) by allthingsgood: 7:13am On Dec 30, 2023 |
MisterGrace: You are the one that we should be asking 1 Like |
Re: SA Files Genocide Case Against Israel At UN's World Court (PIX) by allthingsgood: 7:15am On Dec 30, 2023 |
Codepain: You are going too far. What of Saudi Arabia and the entire Middle East ![]() That said, I believe Israel is the biggest terrorist in the world. |
Re: SA Files Genocide Case Against Israel At UN's World Court (PIX) by Fuckyoumod: 7:19am On Dec 30, 2023 |
allthingsgood:south Africa is a home to xenophobia. You kill your fellow African brothers and run to ICJ to file for genocide against Palestine. Stupid people! 1 Like |
Re: SA Files Genocide Case Against Israel At UN's World Court (PIX) by Namaster: 7:38am On Dec 30, 2023 |
I still don't get the outrage against Israel. Neither do I understand the laws of modern warfare. Someone attacked their country, Israel responded with 100X the force. That's how it should be in order to serve as a deterrent to other enemies. Plus, I'm 10000% sure that Hamas would have done worse than Israel is doing if they had the power. The idea that civilians are "innocents" that shouldn't be harmed is NONSENSE. Hamas replenish their numbers from amongst these civilians. Hence, they are military resources that need to be treated as such by Israel. Also, South Africa needs to understand that Israel still has the support of most Western Nations who don't like Africans one bit. SA must proceed with caution. 2 Likes |
Re: SA Files Genocide Case Against Israel At UN's World Court (PIX) by StrongAlphMale: 7:40am On Dec 30, 2023 |
Isreal should file a petition against SA for xenophobic attacks against Africanas. Mumu south Africa Trying hard to get the attention of isreal and isreal no send their Papa |
Re: SA Files Genocide Case Against Israel At UN's World Court (PIX) by StrongAlphMale: 7:41am On Dec 30, 2023 |
Fuckyoumod: I swear bro. South Africans are really stupid 2 Likes |
Re: SA Files Genocide Case Against Israel At UN's World Court (PIX) by bencr7: 8:24am On Dec 30, 2023 |
But they supporting Russian doing d same to Ukraine. Nonsense xenophobic |
Re: SA Files Genocide Case Against Israel At UN's World Court (PIX) by allthingsgood: 8:28am On Dec 30, 2023 |
Fuckyoumod: Yes but South Africa does not endorse xenophobia. South Africa has a xenophobia problem. Israel actively endorses genocide. 2 Likes |
Re: SA Files Genocide Case Against Israel At UN's World Court (PIX) by Chikel20000(m): 8:35am On Dec 30, 2023 |
Codepain:Nigeria rather support Israel |
Re: SA Files Genocide Case Against Israel At UN's World Court (PIX) by MzansiCoolio: 10:46am On Dec 30, 2023 |
allthingsgood: Exactly. I don't understand how people here reason - very myopic, village champions. Solidarity with other nations is always needed in international diplomacy. 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: SA Files Genocide Case Against Israel At UN's World Court (PIX) by MzansiCoolio: 10:50am On Dec 30, 2023 |
StrongAlphMale: Why would SA seek Israeli attention - educate us o. As far as i know Israel knows very well SA doesn't like it because it supported SA apartheid, and now practicing it with the Palestinians. |
Re: SA Files Genocide Case Against Israel At UN's World Court (PIX) by StrongAlphMale: 10:55am On Dec 30, 2023 |
MzansiCoolio: I don't engage black SA in a conversation, tell a white sane SA to quote me |
Re: SA Files Genocide Case Against Israel At UN's World Court (PIX) by MzansiCoolio: 11:20am On Dec 30, 2023 |
StrongAlphMale: Japagerian hunger pains making you hallucinate. I'll double the one bag of rice palliative Tinubu promised you. 1 Like |
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