Ireland to Intervene in ICJ Genocide Case Against Israel
The intervention aims to prioritize civilian protection amid the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
- Ireland announces its intention to intervene in South Africa's genocide case against Israel at the International Court of Justice (ICJ).
- The intervention aims to prioritize the protection of civilians without declaring Israel as committing genocide, a determination left to the court.
- Since the start of Israel's military offensive in Gaza, over 30,000 people have been killed and 70,000 injured, with a significant portion of the population facing starvation.
- Ireland's Foreign Minister Micheal Martin emphasizes the urgent need for humanitarian aid in Gaza, echoing the UN Secretary General's call for a surge in life-saving assistance.
- The final ruling in the ICJ case could take years, marking Ireland's fourth involvement in cases before the court.