“I only hope that Biden will, on this occasion, stand up for justice.”

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.ca/post/14137121

The ICJ decision gave new strength to South Africa’s groundbreaking accomplishment — demolishing the taboo against holding Israel accountable for its crimes. As South Africa’s foreign ministry put it, ​“Today marks a decisive victory for the international rule of law and a significant milestone in the search for justice for the Palestinian people.”

  • Reptorian@lemmy.zipEnglish
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    9 months ago

    The ICJ didn’t rule Israel’s action as a genocide, however, they were put on notice. Not a win for Israel, but not a loss for Israel either. Biden’s dilemma has more to do with 50/50 split support toward Israel, and with generational gap toward Israel. He continues supporting Israel unconditionally, he might lose the election, and same if he didn’t.

    • CaractacusPotts@lemmy.caOP
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      9 months ago

      The ICJ has not made a final ruling on whether Israel is committing genocide, and it could take years to reach a decision. However, it said some of South Africa’s arguments are plausible enough for a case and has ordered Israel to take “all measures within its power” to prevent genocide — including refraining from killing or causing harm to Palestinians, preventing and punishing incitement to genocide, and taking immediate action to allow basic aid to Gaza. https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/icj-israel-committing-genocide-gaza/