PROCEEDINGS INSTITUTED BY SOUTH AFRICA AGAINST ISRAEL BEFORE THE INTERNATIONAL COURT OF JUSTICE, 11-12 JANUARY 2024
PROCEEDINGS INSTITUTED BY SOUTH AFRICA AGAINST ISRAEL BEFORE THE INTERNATIONAL COURT OF JUSTICE, 11-12 JANUARY 2024
Malaysia welcomes the commencement of the public hearings of the proceedings instituted by South Africa against Israel before the International Court of Justice (ICJ) on 11-12 January 2024. South Africa’s application which was filed on 29 December 2023, relates to violations by Israel of its obligations under the 1948 Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide (the “Genocide Convention”) against Palestinians in the Gaza Strip.
In its oral argument, South Africa emphasised the urgent need for provisional measures including for Israel to immediately suspend its military campaign in the Gaza Strip, and cease its atrocities against Palestinians. South Africa provided compelling evidence of Israel’s genocidal intent and acts perpetrated against Palestinians, violating the Genocide Convention.
The second day of hearings will continue with Israel’s oral argument. The ICJ ruling on provisional measures is expected within the next few weeks upon the completion of hearings from both sides
Malaysia will continue to support South Africa in its legal action against Israel before the ICJ. As a State Party to the Genocide Convention, Malaysia calls on Israel to respect international law and immediately end its atrocities against the Palestinians.
Malaysia wishes to reiterate our commitment to advance the Palestinian cause at all available avenues and looks forward to the outcome of the ICJ proceedings.
PUTRAJAYA
12 January 2024