South Africa requests ICJ intervention to stop Israeli invasion of Rafah

South Africa made an urgent request to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) to consider whether Israel's decision to extend its military operations in Rafah required that the court use its power to prevent further breaches of the rights of Palestinians in Gaza.

The ICJ later acknowledged receipt of the request on X, formerly known as Twitter.

Last month, the ICJ denied Israel's request to drop the case brought by South Africa, mandating that Israel halt any possible acts of genocide and secure proof of such actions. 

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South Africa urges ICJ to intervene to halt Israel's Rafah offensive