The International Court of Justice in The Hague voted by 15 votes to two that Israel must take all measures at its disposal to stop anything related to the genocide in Gaza.

By a vote of 16 to 16, the court ruled that Israel must take all measures within its powers to deter and punish those involved in inciting genocide. against the Palestinians in the Gaza Strip.

Again, by a vote of 16 in favor, the court decided that Israel should receive “immediate and effective’ measures to ensure the delivery of the necessary humanitarian assistance and basic services.

Earlier, the International Court of Justice has ruled that it has jurisdiction to decide on the adoption of urgent measures in the case of the appeal against Israel for committing genocide in the Gaza Strip and that it does not reject the appeal.

Alongside, the International Court of Justice ruled that Palestinians meet the criteria to be a protected group under the Genocide Convention. The Court recognizes the right of the Palestinians of Gaza to be protected from acts of genocide.

“Palestinians appear to constitute a distinct ethnic, racial or religious groupand therefore a protected group within the meaning of Article 2 of the Genocide Convention’Judge Joan Donoghue said.

The judge, after referring to a series of statements by senior Israeli politicians and UN officials, said that “The foregoing facts and circumstances are sufficient to conclude that at least some of the rights which South Africa claims for the Palestinians and for which it seeks protection are reasonable.

“This applies to right of Palestinians in Gaza to be protected from acts of genocide and related acts prohibited and specified in Article 3 and the right of South Africa to seek compliance by Israel with the latter’s obligations under the Convention’.

Regarding Gaza, the ICC president, commenting on the humanitarian situation in Gaza, said that the area is “extremely vulnerable”, warning of a serious risk of further deterioration before the court makes its final decision on the case.

While accepting that Israel has said it has “taken some measures” to improve conditions for civiliansadds that “calling for intentional harm to civilians may amount to a criminal offence.”