2024-01-26 14:57:27
Context: The International Court of Justice has ruled that it has jurisdiction to consider South Africa’s case against Israel, stating that the latter “plausibl[y]” committed acts during the Israel-Hamas War which violate the Genocide Convention. [Link][Link][Link] The ruling text: [Link] NEEDS_MORE_RATINGS(83-3-42) Author
2024-01-26 15:05:10
NNN The post accurately states that Israel was not required to end combat operations. Whether this is a win is a matter of opinion and can be argued in the comments. [Link] NEEDS_MORE_RATINGS(35-2-23) Author
2024-01-26 15:29:18
NNN. The ICJ did not rule on the merits of the case, as stated during the audience. The ruling was an "ad interim" measure. The Court says that "Some of the acts alleged by SA may fall under the Genocide Convention", which is very different from stating they have been committed. NEEDS_MORE_RATINGS(24-3-22) Author
2024-01-26 22:26:17
Israel challenged the provisional measures requested by South Africa, requesting all measures be rejected by the court and the case be removed from the General List (equivalent to a dismissal). The court denied both requests. [Link] NEEDS_MORE_RATINGS(13-0-8) Author
2024-01-27 01:38:39
This is Misleading. ICJ ruled there is sufficient basis for South Africa’s genocide case against Israel and will not throw out the case as Israel requested. And court rules it has jurisdiction to order measures to protect Gaza's population from a further risk of genocide. [Link] NEEDS_MORE_RATINGS(13-0-3) Author