Official ruling from the International Court of Justice (ICJ)

Chile Invokes Article 63 to Join South Africa's ICJ Case Against Israel Over Alleged Genocide

Sep 13, 2024, 01:15 PM

Chile has formally filed a declaration of intervention, invoking Article 63 of the ICJ Statute, in the International Court of Justice (ICJ) case concerning the Application of the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide in the Gaza Strip, initiated by South Africa against Israel. The announcement was made by Chilean President Gabriel Boric, who emphasized the importance of international law in addressing the alleged acts of genocide and persecution against Palestinians by Israel. The ICJ, located in The Hague, confirmed Chile's request to join the case.