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Requested provisional measures of protection by South Africa:

1 & 2 Suspension of military operations

The State of Israel shall immediately suspend its military operations in and against Gaza.

The State of Israel shall ensure that any military or irregular armed units which may be directed, supported or influenced by it, as well as any organisations and persons which may be subject to its control, direction or influence, take no steps in furtherance of the military operations referred to point (1) above.

3 Prevent genocide

The Republic of South Africa and the State of Israel shall each, in accordance with their obligations under the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide, in relation to the Palestinian people, take all reasonable measures within their power to prevent genocide.

4 Desist from killing, injuring, destroying life and preventing births

The State of Israel shall, in accordance with its obligations under the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide, in relation to the Palestinian people as a group protected by the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide, desist from the commission of any and all acts within the scope of Article II of the Convention, in particular:
(a) killing members of the group;
(b) causing serious bodily or mental harm to the members of the group;
(c) deliberately inflicting on the group conditions of life calculated to bring about its physical destruction in whole or in part; and
(d) imposing measures intended to prevent births within the group.

5 Prevent displacement, deprivation and the destruction of life

The State of Israel shall, pursuant to point (4)(c) above, in relation to Palestinians, desist from, and take all measures within its power including the rescinding of relevant orders, of restrictions and/or of prohibitions to prevent:
(a) the expulsion and forced displacement from their homes;
(b) the deprivation of:
(i) access to adequate food and water;
(ii) access to humanitarian assistance, including access to adequate fuel, shelter, clothes, hygiene and sanitation;
(iii) medical supplies and assistance; and
(c) the destruction of Palestinian life in Gaza.

6 Desist from incitement, and punish acts of and encouragement to genocide

The State of Israel shall, in relation to Palestinians, ensure that its military, as well as any irregular armed units or individuals which may be directed, supported or otherwise influenced by it and any organizations and persons which may be subject to its control, direction or influence, do not commit any acts described in (4) and (5) above, or engage in direct and public incitement to commit genocide, conspiracy to commit genocide, attempt to commit genocide, or complicity in genocide, and insofar as they do engage therein, that steps are taken towards their punishment pursuant to Articles I, II, III and IV of the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide.

7 Prevent the destruction of and ensure the preservation of evidence

The State of Israel shall take effective measures to prevent the destruction and ensure the preservation of evidence related to allegations of acts within the scope of Article II of the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide; to that end, the State of Israel shall not act to deny or otherwise restrict access by fact-finding missions, international mandates and other bodies to Gaza to assist in ensuring the preservation and retention of said evidence.

8 Submit ongoing reports to the Court on measures taken

The State of Israel shall submit a report to the Court on all measures taken to give effect to this Order within one week, as from the date of this Order, and thereafter at such regular intervals as the Court shall order, until a final decision on the case is rendered by the Court.

9 Refrain from aggravating the situation

The State of Israel shall refrain from any action and shall ensure that no action is taken which might aggravate or extend the dispute before the Court or make it more difficult to resolve.

(Ref: Wikipedia)

In Support

South Africa's case has been supported by the following states and international organizations (wikipedia):

1. Bangladesh

2. Bolivia

3. Brazil

4. Colombia

5. Cuba

6. Indonesia

7. Iran

8. Iraq

9. Jordan

10.Lebanon

11. Malaysia

12. Maldives

13. Nicaragua

14. Pakistan

15. Palestine

16. Turkey

17. Venezuela

18. Arab League

19. Organisation of Islamic Cooperation

International Court of Justice

Hearing Dates:

Thursday, January 11, 2024

Thursday 11 January 2024 10 a.m.-12 noon.: Oral argument (South Africa)

Friday 12 January 2024 10 a.m.-12 noon.: Oral argument (Israel)

Central European Time

Press release 2024/4

24 January 2024

Application of the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide in the Gaza Strip (South Africa v. Israel) - Request for the indication of provisional measures - The Court to deliver its Order on Friday 26 January 2024 at 1 p.m.

Procedure(s):Provisional measures

Press release 2024/3:

12 January 2024

Application of the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide in the Gaza Strip (South Africa v. Israel) - Request for the indication of provisional measures - Conclusion of the public hearings held on Thursday 11 and Friday 12 January 2024

Procedure(s):Preliminary objections

Decision: TBC

Application of the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide in the Gaza Strip (South Africa v. Israel) - Request for the indication of provisional measures - Conclusion of the public hearings held on Thursday 11 and Friday 12 January 2024

Procedure(s):Preliminary objections

Press release 2024/2:

(bilingual version)

Public sitting held on Friday 12 January 2024, at 10 a.m., at the Peace Palace, President Donoghue presiding, in the case concerning Application of the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide in the Gaza Strip (South Africa v. Israel)

Press release 2024/1:

(bilingual version)

Public sitting held on Thursday 11 January 2024, at 10 a.m., at the Peace Palace, President Donoghue presiding, in the case concerning Application of the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide in the Gaza Strip (South Africa v. Israel)

Procedure(s):Provisional measures

Press release 2024/2:

10 January 2024

Proceedings instituted by South Africa against Israel on 29 December 2023 - Request for the indication of provisional measures - Revised schedule for the public hearings

Procedure(s):Provisional measures

Press release 2024/1:

3 January 2024

Proceedings instituted by South Africa against the State of Israel on 29 December 2023 - Request for the indication of provisional measures - Public hearings to be held on Thursday 11 and Friday 12 January 2024

Procedure(s):Provisional measures

Application instituting proceedings and request for the indication of provisional measures:

29 December 2023

Procedure(s):Provisional measures

Press release 2023/77:

29 December 2023

The Republic of South Africa institutes proceedings against the State of Israel and requests the Court to indicate provisional measures

Procedure(s):Provisional measures