Hamas welcomed the decision of the International Court of Justice
The Hamas movement welcomed the verdict of the UN International Court of Justice on the case of genocide against the Palestinian people in Gaza brought by the JAR.
The Hamas movement has welcomed the decision of the UN International Court of Justice to take provisional measures against Israel in the case of genocide in the occupied Gaza Strip by the Republic of South Africa. Anadolu reported this based on the written statement of Hamas.
"We call on the international community to force the enemy (Israel) to comply with court orders and to stop the ongoing crime of genocide against our people, " the movement said .
According to the final decision of the court finding Israel guilty of genocide, war crimes and crimes against humanity, Israeli officials should be brought before the International Criminal Court and held accountable for these crimes, the statement reads .
It was noted that the same decision should pave the way for recognition of the Palestinian people's right to self-determination, establishment of an independent state, and the right of Palestinians to return to the lands from which they were forcibly expelled.
Hamas appreciates the JAR's "noble and dignified" stance towards the Palestinian people and their struggle, and thanked all countries that supported the country's decision to file a case against Tel Aviv at the International Court of Justice.
Trial against Israel at the International Court of Justice
On December 29, 2023, South Africa filed a lawsuit against Israel at the International Court of Justice for violating the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide.
The hearing was held in The Hague on January 11-12, where judges from both sides were heard.
The International Court of Justice on Friday, January 26, ordered Israel to take "all necessary measures" to prevent acts consistent with the Genocide Convention, to immediately cease military operations in the Gaza Strip, and to refrain from any acts of murder , attacks and destruction against the population of the exclave. made a decision about
The president of the International Court of Justice, Joan Donahue , said that Israel's military operations by air, land and sea since October 7 have caused huge casualties, destruction of civilian infrastructure and displacement of most of the population of Gaza.
The court ruled that the charges of genocide against Israel were "reasonably" proven.
According to the court's decision, Palestinians can be considered within the definition of an ethnic and religious group in Article 2 of the Genocide Convention. The Court held that the population of Gaza, who had been attacked by Israel, met the definition of a "protected group" under Article 2 of the Genocide Convention.
The court ruled that the dire humanitarian situation in Gaza is a "constant threat" and that judicial measures must be taken to prevent it.
The decision was taken unanimously - 15 against two votes.
In addition, the International Court of Justice decided by a vote of 16 votes to 1 to require Israel to take urgent and effective measures to eliminate the "unfavorable living conditions in the Gaza Strip".
The court ordered Israel to submit a report on the measures taken within a month.
