What is next for the Gaza Strip? ICJ calls on Israel to prevent genocide

THE HAGUE — On Friday, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) convened to deliver its interim hearing on South Africa’s genocide case against Israel. What happens now?

• The court asserts its jurisdiction to rule in the case.
  
• The court instructs Israel to take measures to prevent acts of genocide in the Gaza Strip, with a requirement to report back within one month.
  
• The court states that Israel must prevent and punish incitement to genocide in the Strip.
  
• Israel is mandated to allow humanitarian aid into the Strip.
  
• It obligates Israel to take additional measures to protect Palestinians but does not mandate an end to military operations in the Strip.
  

In response to the court hearing, the Palestinian foreign ministry, in a statement, welcomed the ICJ orders, considering them an important reminder that no state is above the law.


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