International support for Palestine has grown since SA's ICJ case against Israel - Lamola
On Friday, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) will hear arguments from Israel, after South Africa gave oral representations on Thursday on its latest call for Israel to withdraw its operations from Rafah.
Minister of Justice Ronald Lamola and South African Ambassador to the Netherlands Vusimuzi Madonsela attend the International Court of Justice (ICJ) ahead of the hearing of the genocide case against Israel brought by South Africa, in The Hague on 11 January 2024. Picture: AFP
JOHANNESBURG - Justice Minister Ronald Lamola says South Africa's initial genocide case against Israel has made a difference for the people of Palestine, as views of Tel Aviv’s allies have changed.
On Friday, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) will hear arguments from Israel, after South Africa gave oral representations on Thursday on its latest call for Israel to withdraw its operations from Rafah.
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In a ruling that made headlines around the world in January, the ICJ ordered Israel to do everything in its power to prevent genocidal acts and enable humanitarian aid to Gaza.
Israel stressed its commitment to international law but described South Africa's case as unfounded.
Lamola has noted the international community is now showing more support for Palestine.
"Even in countries where you can see the collective conscience of the population in terms of protests and people raising their views. So we believe this will at the end turn the tide in favour of peace and justice in the Gaza strip."