ICJ Orders Israel to Take Preventive Measures against Genocidal Acts

On 26th January, 2024, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) issued an interim ruling, directing Israel to take all necessary measures to prevent genocidal acts in Gaza. However, the court refrained from ordering an immediate ceasefire.

Key Points

Israel's Actions and Court's Observations

  • Provisional Measures: The ICJ, in a 15:2 majority decision, ordered Israel to prevent genocidal acts, including killings, harm, prevention of births, and infliction of conditions leading to physical destruction.
  • Immediate prevention of such acts by the military was also mandated.
  • Incitement to Genocide: 16 out of 17 judges mandated Israel to prevent and punish direct and ....
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