South Africa has requested the International Court of Justice to assess whether Israel’s plan to extend its offensive into Rafah requires additional emergency measures to protect Palestinians. This follows the ICJ’s previous order for Israel to prevent genocide against Palestinians in Gaza. Israel denies allegations of genocide, stating its actions are in self-defense against Hamas. South Africa expresses grave concern over Israel’s planned assault on Rafah, fearing further harm and destruction, which it believes would violate the Genocide Convention and the ICJ’s previous order.
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