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🔴Judge Nolte’s Question delineates the likely content of the
@CIJ_ICJ
's forthcoming Order against Israel, and could be an indication to possible deviation by the Court from its role of interpreting and applying the law to micromanaging the war on Gaza 🧵
To begin with, let’s
URGENT: 🚨
A criminal case has been filed before the Swiss court against the Israeli President, Isaac Herzog, during his participation in Davos.
#EndIsraelsGenocide
@CIJ_ICJ
Source:
@AJEnglish
‼️Why did Israel request that the report submitted to the ICJ be treated as confidential?
Israel's request for confidentiality can be seen as a tactic of gaslighting, aimed at concealing falsehoods behind a veil of confidentiality in order to evade scrutiny from the
🚨South Africa has demanded that Israel submit a 'NON-SECRET' report to the Court detailing all measures taken to date.
In response to Israel's classified report submitted to the ICJ on Feb 26, the contents of which have not been made available to the public, South Africa has
If I were one of Israel's defense lawyers at the ICJ, I would have submitted a sick leave request to cancel tomorrow's hearing after South Africa presented an undefeatable case before the ICJ today!
Honestly, put yourself in their shoes for once. What would they have to say?
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A criminal case has been filed before the Swiss court against the Israeli President, Isaac Herzog, during his participation in Davos.
#EndIsraelsGenocide
@CIJ_ICJ
Source:
@AJEnglish
Why is the mention of an "imminent ceasefire deal" always brought up when South Africa requests provisional measures from the ICJ and before the ICJ takes any action? Could it be a strategic ploy to create the illusion of a ceasefire agreement that is on the verge of being
@RamAbdu
Palestinians, as the true indigenous people of the land, possess the remarkable ability to breathe life into existence from the very depths of nothingness.
#EndIsraelsGenocide
#Gaza
@normfinkelstein
The ad-hoc judge, Barak, failed to fulfill his duty as an impartial judge at the ICJ, as he is expected to do so, and instead chose to adopt a defensive stance as if he were a lawyer representing Israel. Furthermore, his remarks indirectly undermine the integrity of the court.
@David_Cameron
Mr.
@David_Cameron
, we demand more than just tweets; we need decisive actions. You hold the responsibility to prevent the ongoing genocide in Gaza under the Genocide Convention, and as a permanent member of the UNSC. It is time to act now. Suspend aid to the genocidal state and
Any updates,
@CIJ_ICJ
? We demand that Israel's responses and measures be made public. Israel is continuing its genocide in Gaza, and the world is expecting you to order the suspension of Israel's military operations and allow food and humanitarian aid into Gaza. Thank you!
NEWS: South Africa today filed an urgent request for the indication of additional provisional measures and the modification of the
#ICJ
’s Order of 26 January 2024 and decision of 16 February 2024 in the case
#South
Africa v.
#Israel
@alon_mizrahi
Believe me, the ICJ will take measures that guarantee their integrity and the efficacy of their rulings. The facts and evidence in their possession are compelling and unquestionable regarding the ongoing genocide in Gaza. If they fail to take appropriate and serious actions to
The Federal Prosecutor's Office confirmed that it had received a criminal complaint against the Israeli president, who was at the World Economic Forum's annual meeting in Davos on Thursday to discuss the Gaza war.
The case was filed by a Swiss NGO fighting Crimes Against
@ecomarxi
This is not an act of feminism or a defense of women; instead, it is a disgraceful form of defamation that utilizes lies to harm women. None of the individuals spreading such falsehoods possess expertise in forensic medicine. It is truly shameful!
The World South Africa Day for Solidarity with Justice (Jan 11th of every year) Let's support South Africa
We, the people of this world, should support South Africa for its brave stance against Genocide and injustice.
Please make sure to promote tourism in South Africa and to
@ajplus
@alon_mizrahi
We deeply appreciate intellectuals like Alon Mizrahi, who fearlessly lend their powerful voices to shed light on the injustices faced by Palestine and bring attention to the countless crimes committed by Zionists.
🚨Israel has submitted a response to South Africa's Request for the indication of additional provisional measures.
Israel is engaging in dilatory tactics by unduly delaying its response despite the pressing and time-sensitive nature of the situation in Gaza.
As usual,
@alon_mizrahi
May I say one more thing: South Africa may still apply for additional measures during the court's proceedings. If, due to pressure from any party, the court fails to take appropriate and effective measures at this stage, it does not signify the end of the matter. South Africa was
@Kris_etc_
@alon_mizrahi
Clarification for those who believe that ICJ’s decisions are insignificant: The use of the UNSC veto may impede the enforcement of a decision, but it cannot reverse or overturn a decision rendered by the ICJ, which retains its enforceability in local courts worldwide. When a
The ICJ rejection to South Africa’s Request for Additional Measures will undoubtedly be perceived by Israel as a green light to persist in its genocidal acts in Gaza and Rafah. It is deeply disheartening. If the court determined that the escalation of genocidal acts in Rafah, the
@mehdirhasan
Heartbreaking news for every Palestinian. We cannot afford to lose an intellectual legend who has tirelessly fought for justice for Palestine. May he recover soon.
@MustafaBarghou1
And Abbas is taking no action! He is undoubtedly the most ineffective leader I have witnessed throughout history. Can we also work towards freeing Palestine from him and his gang?
#يسقط_عباس
@antonioguterres
@antonioguterres
If you are demanding the “unconditional release of hostages,” it would be fair and crucial to also insist on a simultaneous immediate ceasefire. Failing to do so implies endorsing the notion that it is acceptable for one party to endure genocide until the
🚨The ICJ has mandated additional provisional measures. While it did not explicitly require Israel to cease its military operations in Gaza, it ordered Israel to:
Immediately ensure that its military refrains from committing any acts that violate the rights of Palestinians in
@normfinkelstein
The UN, its organs, and representatives lack the competence to establish conclusive evidence of sexual assault. Moreover, the UNSC should not be authorized of engaging in discussions regarding such matters, particularly when it neglects its duty to undertake crucial actions for
I would like to remind
#Netanyahu
that provisional measures have been ordered by the ICJ against his government TWICE in the South Africa v. Israel GENOCIDE case. His government was supposed to submit its second report to the
@CIJ_ICJ
on April 27. South Africa has demanded that
If the
@CIJ_ICJ
does not recognize the daily killings of Palestinians in Gaza as a significant change in circumstances warranting the imposition of additional provisional measures - specifically, the suspension of Israel’s military operations in all Gaza and the withdrawal of
The UNSC resolution shall not impede the ICJ from mandating the cessation of Israel's military operations in Gaza. Political resolutions ought not to supersede judicial orders, which carry greater legal weight for nations and are more efficacious in instances where the
Repeating an alleged "mistake" within 24 hours is not a mere error; it constitutes a deliberate act calculated to bring destruction.. in whole or in part. In fact, Israel's actions are even inconsistent with their own interpretation of the ICJ Order, which they breached by
@antonioguterres
@UN
@antonioguterres
What about North Gaza, where people are forced to consume animal feed? Why not utilize the UN aircrafts that are typically used to transfer senior staff between different locations to airdrop food supplies for the people in North Gaza? The UN has the necessary
@amanpour
@PHancocksCNN
Dear
@amanpour
, your fearless coverage of the truth is truly appreciated. However, journalism requires you to do more. We need policymakers and political leaders on your show to take responsibility for what is happening in Gaza, to inform the public about what they have done or
@USAmbUN
Your Excellency,
1- The UNSC Resolution has prioritized the establishment of a ceasefire before addressing the release of all hostages. Hence, the cessation of hostilities takes precedence.
2- Releasing hostages amidst ongoing bombing and shooting poses an extreme danger. It is
@KenRoth
This is not an excuse for not issuing arrest warrants. If
@KarimKhanQC
believes that these threats are hindering the issuance of arrest warrants, he can resign, allowing another prosecutor who is more determined to uphold justice despite all threats to take over.
@IntlCrimCourt
We are sick of listening to Israel defending its genocide on the court's stage, or in writing, as their actions on the ground have already spoken for themselves. South Africa's urgent application to the Court is unambiguous and necessitates the court's intervention to ensure
PRESS RELEASE: on 16 and 17 May 2024, the
#ICJ
will hold hearings on South Africa's request of 10 May for the indication of additional provisional measures & the modification of measures previously prescribed by the Court in the case
#SouthAfrica
v
#Israel
@PalestineNW
How can the killing of 23,000 Palestinian civilians, the wounding of 65,000 individuals, and the widespread destruction of 90% of Gaza's civil infrastructure and houses not be enough to establish an intent for committing genocide, or in other words, be considered "less of a
I highly respect
@luigidaniele10
for not only possessing extensive expertise in international law, but also for demonstrating a sincere commitment to the cause of Palestine that is not driven by a desire for fame or popularity on social media. This genuine expertise refuses to
They do this so that they can frame whoever cannot move or doesn't want to be displaced as a 'terrorist by location', or 'voluntary shield', hence killable under pretences of legality.
It's a technology of depopulation, marketized under a humanitarian camouflage packaging.
South Africa’s Application for the Indication of Additional Provisional Measures serves as a LITMUS TEST for the
@CIJ_ICJ
’s integrity and efficiency, rather than a mere request to compel Israel to suspend its military operations in Rafah and Gaza and withdraw its troops.
@KenRoth
What confirms Israel's genocidal intent is its failure to take any measures to prevent genocide prior to its occurrence. Israel used force, not in self-defense, but as a retaliatory action against Hamas and the entire Palestinian population in Gaza. There is no evidence to
On the ex-ICJ Judge Interview on BBC:
I believe that Donaghue's opinion is outdated given that she is no longer serving as an ICJ judge.
Thus, greater significance should be placed on the perspectives of the current ICJ judges who are actively serving on the bench. Notably,
🟥Expectations on The ICJ’s Impending Order 🧵
First, Judge Nolte's Question, as stated above, suggests that the
@CIJ_ICJ
may acknowledge the substantial change in circumstances warranting further provisional measures for Rafah, but is unlikely to impose additional measures for
@sahouraxo
Israel’s crimes against Palestinians in Gaza, the West Bank, and East Jerusalem go beyond the scope of terrorism; they constitute nothing short of genocide. Referring to Israel’s crimes as genocide carries a more impactful and profound connotation that irritates Zionists compared
@HashashinTag
Palestinians are indomitable. Just ask those who have witnessed our resilience over the past 76 years. While it is true that some of us have been killed, Palestinians’ existence can never be extinguished. 🇵🇸✌🏼
@NaksBilal
I wonder, if a coup were to occur as you mentioned, it would extinguish any hope of Israel ceasing its military operation through a court order. Would this coup ultimately result in a ceasefire or even negotiations with Hamas? Let's wait and see. Netanyahu is just a scapegoat for
🚨 168 (143 + 25) states recognize that Israel is a Colonial-Settler State and that its occupation to Palestine must come to an end. This is more than just a symbolic gesture towards upgrading the status of Palestine at the UN
#Palestine
#Rafah
#Gaza
#EndIsraelsGenocide
#UN
#UNGA
‼️ What exactly does Israel want?!!! Gallant notified the families of the hostages that Hamas had rejected all the proposals for their release, thereby providing justification for the government's operations in Rafah. However, now that Hamas has accepted the proposal and agreed
Your Honor, Judge Joan E. Donoghue, President of
@CIJ_ICJ
How is it possible that an immediate ceasefire was not included among the provisional measures prescribed by the court, despite the court’s power to impose such measures in circumstances as brutal and intolerable as those
@Daniel7Prinsloo
@KazakhstanFree
According to the Torah, the “promised land” is believed to be Yemen rather than Palestine. This finding is based on the extensive studies conducted by the historian Professor Fadel AlRabeei, whose research played a significant role in the UNESCO declaration recognizing Jerusalem
@ReneeLevant
My intuition: They refrained from attending the hearing because they are likely aware of what the court is about to order against Israel, which is likely a cessation of Israel’s operations in Gaza/Rafah. Their actions are absurd, as they believe they can intimidate the court by
@Kahlissee
Netanyahu’s statement represents a clear and direct threat to the
@CIJ_ICJ
. It emphasizes the importance for the court to make a fair and just decision to stop the genocide in order to prevent a rogue state from undermining the integrity of the international justice system.
During the Arab Spring, Western leaders lectured their Arab counterparts on human rights and free speech, warning against the use of excessive police force to silence youth voices. However, a glaring contradiction emerges as Western countries employ brutal and barbaric police
🧵‼️Egypt possesses extensive knowledge of Israel's warfare secrets in Gaza, as well as an abundance of intelligence information against Israel that can be used to substantiate the genocide claim. This includes classified and non-classified bilateral communications, surveillance
Doesn't this evoke a sense of urgency and concern that Egypt could be the next target, sooner or later? What measures has
#Egypt
taken to safeguard its borders and civilians against an enemy driven by a relentless thirst for revenge?
#Egypt
#Rafah
#Gaza
#Palestine
Has there been any update from the ICJ regarding the Advisory Opinion that the Court is expected to issue concerning the Legal Consequences arising from the Policies and Practices of Israel in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem? It has been nearly three
@hadjalahbib
@KarimKhanQC
@IntlCrimCourt
Your Excellency, it is not neutrality that matters in law. The
@IntlCrimCourt
and
@KarimKhanQC
are required by the Rome Statute to act independently and with impartiality. There is a significant difference between neutrality and impartiality, as neutrality can lead to complicity.
@melaniejoly
But they are the same Palestinian civilians being killed in other areas in Gaza. How can you not support military operations in Rafah only?
🚨 PLEASE TAKE ACTION TODAY
There is a possibility that the ICJ may not order a ceasefire, as requested by South Africa in its application for the indication of provisional measures. Therefore, please consider sending a tweet to
@CIJ_ICJ
to remind them of their legal and moral
🚨 Hamas has just declared the death of an Israeli hostage named "Julie Frankenstein," due to severe injuries inflicted by a merciless Israeli airstrike on Gaza. Judy didn’t get essential medical aid because Israel obliterated every hospital and healthcare facility in Gaza.
(2) The South Africa v. Israel Genocide Case is a bone in the throat for Israel:
If the ICJ accepts jurisdiction over the case, which is highly likely, whether or not the court indicates provisional measures in its order today, this case will always be a trouble for Israel.
@Nosjazz1
@Kris_etc_
@alon_mizrahi
The Court's Order, which sets forth provisional measures, is binding upon the parties to the dispute. Should Israel choose not to adhere to the Order, it is not the provisional measures themselves that can be enforced through national courts. However, lawsuits can be filed
Women stand at the forefront of pro-Palestine protests, declaring their unwavering conviction that true liberation for all is unattainable until Palestine is free.
Black, Asian, Latino, white, indigenous, Jewish, Christian, and Muslim students from all races and backgrounds
@alon_mizrahi
I second every word you said, Alon. This is indeed WWIII, but between evil and justice, between those who believe in freedom and equality, like us, and those who seek to exert control over the world and enslave humanity once again. I won’t name them the "elite," I believe we
Your Excellency,
How can a state under the clutches of a ruthless occupation undertake meaningful reforms? Shouldn't the occupation be brought to an end first?
Israel has never viewed the Palestinians as an equal party with whom it can engage in direct negotiations, as
The United States continues to strongly support a two-state solution and believes only direct negotiations can bridge the gaps between Israel and the Palestinians.
We will continue diplomatic efforts – and call on the Palestinian Authority to undertake necessary reforms to help
🚨 My expectations and legal opinion on the forthcoming order of the ICJ in the South Africa v. Israel Genocide Case:
(1) Anticipated Provisional Measures by ICJ:
South Africa has presented a compelling case, supported by sound legal arguments and factual evidence with a
@KenRoth
I'm hoping that the ICJ guards the international judicial system against becoming a replica of the Security Council, where politics overshadow the rule of law. Instead, the rule of law and justice should be empowered to address global long-standing issues that the United Nations
Since some states regard the UNSC resolution as non-binding, it is imperative that the ICJ endorse it within its ruling to enforce additional measures as a response to South Africa’s recent request. This will ensure that the resolution attains binding status. Judicial
The UNSC resolution shall not impede the ICJ from mandating the cessation of Israel's military operations in Gaza. Political resolutions ought not to supersede judicial orders, which carry greater legal weight for nations and are more efficacious in instances where the
Unexpectedly, The court rejected South Africa’s request for additional measures saying that the provisional measures indicated in its Order of January 26th apply to Gaza, including Rafah! It also emphasized that Israel remains bound to fully comply with its obligations under the
PRESS RELEASE: the
#ICJ
issues its decision on South Africa’s request for additional provisional measures in the case of Application of the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide in the Gaza Strip (
#SouthAfrica
v.
#Israel
)
@CraigMokhiber
The Palestinians reject the notion of a state of cantons.
They refuse to settle for a state devoid of arms, which would lack true sovereignty, independence, and more importantly the ability to defend its own people.
The Palestinian people will no longer accept half-solutions,
Two comments on this draft:
Firstly, it asserts the demand for a temporary ceasefire during the month of Ramadan, however, the continuation of the clause 'leading to a permanent and sustainable ceasefire' is open to various interpretations, including the possibility that the
NEW: E10 circulate revised
#Gaza
#Ramadan
ceasefire
#UNSC
draft resolution and request it be put into blue. OP1 now “Demands an immediate ceasefire for the month of Ramadan respected by all parties leading to a permanent sustainable ceasefire, and also demands the immediate and
🇵🇸 𝐆𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐰𝐡𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐢𝐬? 𝐈𝐭'𝐬 𝐦𝐞 𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐈 𝐰𝐚𝐬 𝟖 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐥𝐝. I was passionately reciting a poem in Arabic, dedicated to Palestine, on the occasion of Israel's massacre at the Al Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem (Temple Mount Massacre). This horrific event
Muslims have been unjustly labeled as terrorists in a calculated effort to justify their targeted persecution across the globe. This insidious strategy mirrors the reprehensible actions of Israel towards the Palestinians. Such manipulative approach only served to fuel animosity,
Finish work, sort dinner, put kids to bed, open Instagram and see this broken baby. Now I can’t function. We aren’t doing enough for P*lestinians. We can’t let this be something we scroll past on a daily basis for months.
Torture is one of the means Israel uses to inflict severe physical and psychological harm on Palestinians. Genocide does not solely involve direct and immediate killing, all actions taken by Israel to dehumanize and terrorize Palestinians will ultimately contribute to the
#𝑳𝒆𝒕𝒔𝑫𝒆𝒔𝒄𝒆𝒏𝒅𝑶𝒏𝑮𝒂𝒛𝒂
Yet another massacre has just occurred on a live stream, leaving us with the question: what steps should we take next? Instead of waiting for military intervention, or a court order, or a UNSC resolution, why not come together as a united
Students from around the world are making history. Not only does Palestine need liberation from occupation, but the entire world must also break free from the clutches of evil forces that treat it as their own corporate entity. 💪🏽✌🏼🇵🇸
#FreePalestine
#EndIsraelsGenocide
#Berlin