ICJ Genocide Ruling | SA welcomes ruling, says its groundbreaking

JOHANNESBURG - Israel must immediately halt its assault on Rafah. 

The International Court of Justice has heard South Africa and handed down that order today.

Earlier this month, South Africa’ asked the court to impose more emergency measures as it had before.

READ: ICJ orders Israel to immediately cease attacks on Rafah

Many Palestinians had moved South Africa to avoid Israel’s bombardment in the north of the Gaza strip. And now 800 thousands have been displaced as Israel has moved into the Southern City of Rafah.

The UN court in the Hague says Israel’s ongoing Gaza assault imperils the civilian population.

Executive Director at the Afro-Middle East Centre, Naeem Jeenah had a discussion with the eNCA.