South Africa president: Israels crimes are clear, we will not back down from truth
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa announced on Friday: “Earlier today, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in The Hague issued a ruling that is a victory for international law, for human rights and above all, for justice. This follows the unprecedented action taken by South Africa to take another country to the International Court of Justice.”
Ramaphosa added: “The court in its judgment affirmed South Africa’s right to take Israel to court – even though it is not a party to the conflict in Gaza. Israel should take all measures to prevent and punish incitement to genocide. Furthermore, take immediate and effective measures to allow basic services and humanitarian assistance to Gaza.”
Ramaphosa stressed: “The order is binding on Israel and must be respected by all states that are party to the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide. Since October last year, the people of Gaza have been the victims of bombardment and strikes from land and air. Homes, refugee camps and entire neighbourhoods have been destroyed and not even schools and hospitals have been spared.”
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