THE HAGUE - The International Court of Justice (ICJ) in The Hague on Friday ordered Israel to take all possible measures to prevent genocide acts in the Gaza Strip.

Judge Joan E. Donoghue, president of the court, ordered Israel to take all measures in its power to prevent genocide acts and to ensure that its military does not commit genocide. The court demanded Israel to report on the measures regarding the order within one month.

On Dec 29, 2023, South Africa filed an application to the ICJ for proceedings against Israel, concerning alleged violations by Israel of its obligations under the UN Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide related to Palestinians in the Gaza Strip.