EU calls for Israel to follow ICJ ruling on Rafah

The European Union's foreign policy chief, Josep Borrell, called on Israel to "immediately" follow the ICJ's ruling to halt its military offensive on Rafah. 

Borrell also called on Israel to ensure Rafah remains open for humanitarian aid and to allow a UN-mandated investigative body to investigate allegations of genocide. 

"ICJ orders are binding on the parties and they have to be fully effectively implemented," Borrell said on Saturday. 

We take note of the order of the @CIJ_ICJ to #Israel -in the case brought by #SouthAfrica- to:
1️⃣ Immediately halt its military offensive in the Rafah Governorate.

2️⃣ Maintain the Rafah crossing open for humanitarian assistance.
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— Josep Borrell Fontelles (@JosepBorrellF) May 25, 2024