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Provisional measures order issued on January 26, 2024 by the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in the case brought by South Africa against Israel under the Genocide Convention, requiring Israel to take all measures within its power to prevent acts under Article II of the Genocide Convention in Gaza, to ensure that its military does not commit genocidal acts, and to enable the provision of humanitarian assistance. The court found that it had prima facie jurisdiction and that Palestinian rights to protection from genocide were plausible. A landmark legal document in the accountability process for Israel's conduct in Gaza. This is an indispensable primary legal source for researchers, students, and advocates working on international law and accountability for Israel's genocide in Gaza. It is required reading for anyone studying the ICJ proceedings, the Genocide Convention, and the legal standards applied by the court in assessing South Africa's application. Page includes additional statements and latest developments in the case.
