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ICJ decision is a 'legal blow' to Israel
By Sofie G
January 27th, 2024

ICJ decision is a 'legal blow' to Israel, Palestinian Justice Minister



ICJ decision is a 'legal blow' to Israel, Palestinian Justice Minister

South Africa's lawsuit against Israel represents "a global legal battle against injustice, occupation, the problem of illegal settlements and colonialism" and will remain "a symbol of the victory of the principles and norms of international law and ethics, and of human conscience that prevails over strong-arm politics," Palestinian Minister of Justice Muhammad al-Shalalda said.

“The decision to take temporary measures against Israel is an exposure of a de facto apartheid state and a legal blow to Zionist thought; this lawsuit asserts the primacy of international law and the UN Charter,” al-Shalalda stated.

However, as the minister noted, the battle is not over yet: the second and most important part of the claim requires time to prove the material and moral elements of the crime of genocide in the court.

“if a judgment is reached finding that Israel is legally responsible for committing genocide, it will be obligated to compensate for all damages caused to the Palestinian people,” al-Shalalda added.

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