So let me see if I've got this right. There is an "International Rules-Based Order". The key institution which underpins this order is the #ICJ. The ICJ has ruled that #Israel must take action to prevent #Genocide in #Gaza. The main agency succouring those at risk of genocide in Gaza is #UNWRA. In an apparently-coordinated demonstration of contempt for the ICJ ruling, a number of key nations have withdrawn financial support for UNWRA, citing unproven allegations against some staff. >>>
The second day of the hearings in South Africa's case against 'israel' in the International Court of Justice on the allegation of genocidal intent is starting now.
South Africa's application to the International Court of Justice, to establish Israel’s responsibility for violations of the Genocide Convention, hold it fully accountable under international law, and ensure the protection of Palestinians in Gaza:
International Court of Justice (ICJ) begins to delivers its order in the case where South Africa charged ‘Israel’ with genocidal intent, and asked for provisional measures to halt genocide in Gaza
The presiding Judges will take the bench, 16/17 Judges are going to be present (all took part), the American Judge is the President of the court, and she will read the reasons which will take about 30 minutes and then a decision will be delivered and if any provisional measures are ordered, they will be delivered.
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ICJ Urges 'Immediate And Unconditional Release' Of Gaza Hostages
The top United Nations court on Friday called for the immediate release of hostages taken by Hamas in its October 7 assault on Israel.
'"The court finds it deeply troubling that many of these hostages remain in captivity and reiterates its call for their immediate and unconditional release," the International Court of Justice said.'
Does the Bush-era warmonger & Trump appointee who's leading Biden around by the nose (Brett McGurk) really think the world is going to be distracted from the evidence South Africa presented today at the #ICJ of the genocidal intent of #Netanyahu's government against #Gaza?
Relying on a Trump appointee like McGurk has led Biden into shooting his 2024 campaign in the foot - and showed the world the worst face of America.
"However, the court did not take the action most desired by South Africa..."
Were #hamas serious about addressing #genocide they'd demonstrate that they possess the courage of their convictions by showing their face at the #icj in #thehague .
“#ICJ ordered #Israel to take a series of measures against potentially genocidal acts against #Palestinians in #Gaza. These include measures not only on the battlefield but also against public incitement to genocide. It also ordered Israel to take ‘immediate & effective measures’ to enable the provision of aid to people in Gaza…orders issued by the ICJ are legally binding, it does not have the power to enforce them. Israel is not expected to commit itself to the orders.”
#Eurovision / The fact the world is missing is that threatening to ban Israel from participating in the Eurovision Song Contest, would have had much bigger impact than any #ICJ ruling against it. Israelis are addicted to attention, and pity.
Feel bad for Eden Golan. Representing Israel while your country is standing accused of #genocide must be morally challenging for her … or maybe not?
Q: How are you preparing for the public diplomacy [hasbara] front?
[…] I'm planning a huge and powerful Eurovision number. I want to show everyone how strong we are.
[…] I have a huge team behind me that will help me, that will get me ready for this. All we need to do is bring our truth. I will bring this truth, because we have nothing to hide.
Note to self: “having nothing to hide” is the literally the antonym of #Hasbara 🙈 … maybe her #Hebrew is not that great?
Sky's International Affairs Editor begins his report from the Hague by telling us its a moment of grave peril for the Jewish state and many Israelis are offended by the accusation of genocide.
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The #ICJ ruling followed so swiftly by 11 countries withdrawing funding from the #UNRWA (ie, cutting aid reaching Gaza) is despicable beyond words.
I have never ever felt so profoundly alienated. From those in power in my countries (UK and Germany) from the majority consensus, from my family. We are not the good ones.
The International Court of Justice #ICJ ruled past friday that there's a plausible risk of genocide in #Gaza, and it gave specific instructions to #Israel to prevent a genocide. Those measures also imply other members of the Genocide Convention, such as the US, Canada, UK, etc.
Still, instead of following the court ruling, the Western nations have decided to cut funding to the UN humanitarian relief agency #UNRWA, that implies furthering the risk of genocide.
The ICJ has said what I and most other Jews I know have been saying:
It's not a genocide, but it could become one if extreme care isn't taken.
There's nothing surprising or revelatory in that.
But I suspect that for those who were frothing at the mouth for "Israel" to be labeled genocide - you know, the ones who call all Jews "genociders"- this will either change nothing, or else they'll now simply turn on the court they previously praised.
sigh Get ready for a fresh wave of antisemitism on the Fediverse.
Well, I have just written an extremely snotty email to the #Westminster parliament's petitions team regarding their decision back in December to reject my petition calling for #Israel to be referred to the #ICJ, and asking them to advise me how we can ensure that they don't make such mistakes in future.