ICJ orders Israel to stop offensive in Rafah
The decision was taken by 13 votes in favor and two against and, in this sense, the court reaffirms the validity of the provisional measures indicated in its orders of January 26, 2024 and March 28, 2024, which must be immediately and effectively implemented by the Government of Israel. teleSUR
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00:00Judges at the top United Nations court ordered Israel to halt its offensive in the southern Gaza City of Rafa
00:06The order was announced on Friday at a hearing regarding the case brought by South Africa accusing Israel of genocide
00:13The UN top court alleged immense risk to the Palestinian population to back its decision
00:19This comes after South Africa requested extra provisional measures at a hearing held last week which concerned in particular
00:26the critical situation faced by Palestinians in Rafa the southernmost city in Gaza where
00:321.4 million Palestinians had taken refuge, and it was now being targeted by the Israeli army. In response to this judge
00:40Nawaf Salam indicated Israel should halt their actions immediately