The International Court of Justice (ICJ) ordered Israel on Friday to take action to prevent acts of genocide as it wages war against Hamas militants in the Gaza Strip but stopped short of calling for an immediate ceasefire.
The top United Nations court for handling disputes between states was ruling in a case brought by South Africa.
Here are key takeaways from the decision.
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ICJ ruling: The page reports on the International Court of Justice’s decision in a case brought by South Africa against Israel over alleged genocide in Gaza
Key takeaways: The page highlights the main points of the court’s ruling, such as ordering Israel to prevent and punish acts of genocide, improve the humanitarian situation, and release hostages in Gaza
Reactions: The page also covers the reactions from various parties, such as Israel, Palestine, Hamas, and South Africa, to the court’s ruling.
Background: The page provides some background information on the Genocide Convention, the ICJ, and the conflict in Gaza.