Selangor Journal
Palestinians stand in a house destroyed by an Israeli strike in Rafah, southern Gaza Strip, on January 1, 2024 .— Picture by REUTERS

52 countries to make statements before ICJ on Israel’s genocide

ISTANBUL, Feb. 10 — The International Court of Justice (ICJ) announced that 52 countries, including Turkiye and three international organisations, will make statements during hearings on the legal consequences of Israeli criminal practices in the occupied Palestinian territories.

Turkish media quoted a statement published by the ICJ on Saturday in which it confirmed that it will hold public hearings during the period between February 19 and 26, regarding the legal consequences of Israeli criminal practices in the occupied Palestinian territories, including al-Quds, National Iraqi News Agency (NINA) reported.

The ICJ indicated that 52 countries, including Turkiye, in addition to the League of Arab States, Organisation of Islamic Cooperation, and African Union, will make their statements during those sessions. 

Palestine will providing the opening statement on February 19 while Maldives will give the final and closing statement on February 26.

Last month, the ICJ announced its preliminary decisions in the case brought by South Africa within the framework of the 1948 Genocide Convention.

Despite the decisions of the ICJ calling for an end to the attacks against the Palestinians, Israel is still continuing its attacks on the Gaza Strip, and is moving away from taking steps to end the human tragedy.

— Bernama

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