Official announcement from the International Court of Justice

Libya Joins South Africa's Urgent ICJ Case Against Israel Over Rafah Genocide

May 11, 2024, 08:07 AM

Libya has officially joined South Africa in a legal case against Israel at the International Court of Justice (ICJ), concerning allegations of genocide in Gaza, specifically in the Rafah Governorate. South Africa has escalated its legal actions by submitting a 10-page urgent request for the court to mandate Israel to cease its military operations in Rafah and withdraw immediately, citing the Convention on the Prevention of Genocide. This request highlights the changing conditions in Gaza that are not addressed by the current emergency measures imposed by the ICJ.