Contentious Case Before the ICJ: South Africa v. Israel
On 29 December 2023, South Africa instituted proceedings against Israel before the International Court of Justice (ICJ) concerning alleged violations by Israel of its obligations pursuant to the Genocide Convention in the Gaza Strip. On 26 January 2024, the Court rendered an order for the indication of provisional measures. The publications listed below examine key legal aspects of the proceedings.
The ICJ's Second Order on Provisional Measures
This legal update covers the ICJ’s second order on provisional measures in the South Africa v. Israel case, rendered on 28 March 2024.
Questions and Answers
This Q&A focuses on the ICJ’s mandate to adjudicate contentious cases, and in particular the proceedings instituted by South Africa against Israel.
Order on Provisional Measures: Legal Consequences for Third States
On 26 January 2024, the ICJ rendered an order for the indication of provisional measures in the proceedings instituted by South Africa against Israel concerning obligations under the Genocide Convention. This legal note elaborates on the legal consequences for third States emanating from this order on provisional measures.
Summary of the Order on Provisional Measures and Next Steps
On 26 January 2024, the ICJ rendered an order for the indication of provisional measures in the proceedings instituted by South Africa against Israel concerning obligations under the Genocide Convention. This page contains a summary of the Court’s order and an overview of the next steps in the proceedings.
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Cover Photo: VIEW OF THE ICJ COURTROOM, THURSDAY 11 JANUARY 2024. UN PHOTO/ICJ-CIJ, FRANK VAN BEEK - COURTESY OF THE ICJ. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
The ICJ's Second order on provisional measures: Members of the Court on the second day of hearings, Friday 12 January 2024. Photograph: UN Photo/ICJ-CIJ/Frank van Beek. Courtesy of the ICJ. All rights reserved.
Q&A on South Africa v. Israel: THE PEACE PALACE IN THE HAGUE (NETHERLANDS), SEAT OF THE INTERNATIONAL COURT OF JUSTICE. JEROEN BOUMAN - COURTESY OF THE ICJ. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
Note on Legal Consequences for Third States: VIEW OF THE ICJ COURTROOM ON THE SECOND DAY OF HEARINGS, 12 JANUARY 2024. UN PHOTO/ICJ-CIJ/FRANK VAN BEEK. COURTESY OF THE ICJ. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
Summary of the Order on Provisional Measures: VIEW OF THE COURTROOM, 26 JANUARY 2024. UN PHOTO/ICJ-CIJ/FRANK VAN BEEK. COURTESY OF THE ICJ. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.