Jan 26 (Reuters) – The World Court on Friday ordered Israel to take motion to forestall acts of genocide because it wages warfare in opposition to Hamas militants in Gaza, and do extra to assist civilians, but it surely stopped in need of calling for a direct ceasefire as requested by South Africa.
SOUTH AFRICAN FOREIGN MINISTRY
“Today marks a decisive victory for the worldwide rule of legislation and a big milestone within the seek for justice for the Palestinian folks.
“There is not any credible foundation for Israel to proceed to say that its navy actions are in full compliance with worldwide legislation, together with the Genocide Convention, having regard to the Court’s ruling.
“South Africa sincerely hopes that Israel is not going to act to frustrate the appliance of this order, because it has publicly threatened to do, however that it’ll as an alternative act to adjust to it absolutely, as it’s certain to do.”
ISRAELI PRIME MINISTER BENJAMIN NETANYAHU
“Israel’s dedication to worldwide legislation is unwavering. Equally unwavering is our sacred dedication to proceed to defend our nation and defend our folks. Like each nation, Israel has an inherent proper to defend itself.
“The vile try to deny Israel this elementary proper is blatant discrimination in opposition to the Jewish state, and it was justly rejected. The cost of genocide levelled in opposition to Israel isn’t solely false, it’s outrageous, and first rate folks in all places ought to reject it.
“Israel will proceed to defend itself in opposition to Hamas, a genocidal terror group.
“On Oct. 7, Hamas perpetrated probably the most horrific atrocities in opposition to the Jewish folks because the Holocaust, and it vows to repeat these atrocities repeatedly and once more. Our warfare is in opposition to Hamas terrorists, not in opposition to Palestinian civilians.”
PALESTINIAN FOREIGN MINISTER RIYAD AL-MALIKI
“The ICJ judges assessed the details and the legislation, they dominated in favour of humanity and worldwide legislation.
“We name on all states to make sure that all provisional measures ordered by the Court are carried out, together with by Israel, the occupying energy. This is a binding authorized obligation.
“The ICJ order is a vital reminder that no state is above the legislation. It ought to function a wake-up name for Israel and actors who enabled its entrenched impunity.”
ISRAELI DEFENCE MINISTER YOAV GALLANT
“The International Court of Justice in The Hague went above and past, when it granted South Africa’s antisemitic request to debate the declare of genocide in Gaza, and now refuses to reject the petition outright.”
SENIOR HAMAS OFFICIAL SAMI ABU ZUHRI
“The International Court of Justice ruling is a vital improvement that contributes to isolating the occupation (Israel) and exposing its crimes in Gaza. We name for compelling the occupation to implement the courtroom’s selections.”
HUMAN RIGHTS WATCH
“The World Court’s landmark determination places Israel and its allies on discover that fast motion is required to forestall genocide and additional atrocities in opposition to Palestinians in Gaza. Lives grasp within the stability, and governments must urgently use their leverage to make sure that the order is enforced. The scale and gravity of civilian struggling in Gaza pushed by Israeli warfare crimes calls for nothing much less…
“The courtroom’s clear and binding orders elevate the stakes for Israel’s allies to again up their said dedication to a world rules-based order by serving to guarantee compliance with this watershed ruling.”
FOREIGN MINISTER HOSSEIN AMIR-ABDOLLAHIAN OF IRAN
HUMAN RIGHTS LAWYER REED BRODY
“The ICJ didn’t give South Africa all it wished, however this ruling is a powerful vindication of Pretoria’s determination to convey the case, and a strong indictment of Israeli coverage.
“Most importantly, regardless of the Israeli authorities might say, this binding order will put stress on Israel, instantly and thru its allies, to finish the collective punishment of the folks of Gaza and to permit humanitarian assist.”
AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL SECRETARY GENERAL AGNES CALLAMARD
“The stakes couldn’t be larger – the ICJ’s provisional measures point out that within the Court’s view the survival of Palestinians in Gaza is in danger. The Israeli authorities should adjust to the ICJ’s ruling instantly.”
ISRAELI NATIONAL SECURITY MINISTER ITAMAR BEN-GVIR
“Hague shmague” – he wrote, showing to mock the ruling in a Yiddish-style putdown on the social media platform X.