International court of justice orders Israel to prevent genocide in Gaza

Photo: Judges at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) rule on emergency measures against Israel following accusations by South Africa that the Israeli military operation in Gaza is a state-led genocide, in The Hague, Netherlands, January 26, 2024.

Judge Donoghue says the court has decided that Israel must “take all measures within its its power” to prevent all acts within the scope of the genocide convention.

She says it must ensure “with immediate effect” that its forces do not commit any of the acts covered by the convention, reports The Guardian.

It must also take immediate measures to improve the humanitarian situation in Gaza, she says.