South Africa urged the UNSC to give effect to the judgements of the ICJ.
South Africa has submitted a public dossier to members of the United Nations Security Council of what it called “evidence relating to the State of Israel’s intent and incitement to commit genocide against Palestinians in Gaza”.
South Africa sought to implore the council to act – reminding it of its mandated role to maintain international peace and security – and that its failure to act decisively would result in more people dying, being injured and living in intolerable conditions. She explained to council members that for international law to be credible, it should be uniformly applied.called on Israel to “immediately halt its military offensive, and any other action in the Rafah Governorate, which may inflict on the Palestinian group in Gaza conditions of life that could bring about its physical destruction in whole or in part”.May 29, 2024