Israel claims it will continue its operation in Gaza despite the ICJ ruling on Friday, asserting its intention to persist with military operations in the northern, southern, and central regions of the Gaza Strip, amidst ongoing resistance from Hamas.
The International Court of Justice (ICJ) has ordered Israel to halt its offensive in the southern Gaza city of Rafah and withdraw from the enclave.
The ruling came in a case brought by South Africa, which has accused Israel of committing genocide against the Palestinian population in Gaza.
However, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres underscored on Friday the binding nature of the International Court of Justice’s rulings after it directed Israel to cease military operations in southern Gaza.
This latest ICJ decision builds on its previous efforts to compel action to reduce the death toll and alleviate the worsening humanitarian crisis unfolding in the Gaza Strip.
Israel’s disobedience of an order by the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in Rafah is likely to face international sanctions.