Related Post
The Hague- The expectations and echoes of the hearings of the lawsuit filed by South Africa against Israel are still within international justice Court In The Hague, an important part of the discussion is the outcome of the judges’ decision in the next few weeks.
In this context, Al Jazeera Net asked a number of politicians and experts in international law to know their opinions and expectations about this issue that has preoccupied world public opinion throughout the past two days.
While they all particularly praised the “strong and detailed” legal file that South Africa submitted before the United Nations Supreme Court, to accuse the Israeli occupation of…Genocide In the Gaza Strip and to defend the rights of the Palestinian people, they also did not rule out the possible pressures that the team of judges will be exposed to from major countries, such as the United States, the United Kingdom, and some European countries.
Below are the opinions and expectations of politicians and experts in international law regarding the case and awaiting the disclosure of the final decision of the Court of Justice regarding this file.
Irish politician and Member of the European Parliament Mike Wallace
Not only is Israel on trial for genocide against the Palestinian people, but international law is also on trial, because if it is ignored or misused, this will mean that the world faces a big problem.
Undoubtedly, international law will face pressure from all over the world, especially after the “American Empire” takes control of many institutions. Unfortunately, the United States and the European Union still support the Zionist settlement project by refusing to call for a ceasefire and condemning the crimes it is committing. Israel, describing it as genocide.
I cannot guess the court’s final decision on the case, and I think the justices will be under great pressure to take a position that favors Israel, but we are optimistic about the outcome.
Leader of the “Proud France” party, Jean-Luc Mélenchon
The hearings at the International Court of Justice represent a historic moment and reconciliation with humanity, at a time when powerful governments that have long imposed sanctions on countries remain silent.
If the International Court of Justice rules in favor of South Africa’s claim, it will lead to a clear change in the political situation, especially for those who are involved in one way or another in assisting Israel in its military operation in the Gaza Strip.
As a representative of the French government, I am not very proud of France’s position today, because it was among the signatories to the Genocide Convention.
Faisal Fouladh, General Coordinator of the Human Rights Observatory for War Crimes in Gaza
South Africa’s claim is based on the spirit and objectives of the International Court of Justice, human rights and the international instrument, and therefore represents the pillars International and humanitarian lawThe events after the seventh of last October were revealed with facts and evidence.
For this reason, South Africa’s position is considered very strong compared to the justifications provided by Israel, and this indicates that proving the crime of genocide will not be impossible.
I believe that the Israeli plans based on the issue of terrorism claims are “failed,” especially since the Prime Minister’s government Benjamin Netanyahu It plays an outlaw role, through gangs and mafia that kill just for the sake of killing.
Irish politician and Member of the European Parliament Kyler Daly
I think that South Africa’s case was incredibly impressive, especially since its political history is rooted in the struggle against apartheid, and the Israeli statements that referred to the killing of Palestinians are in favor of the file, because they prove that it committed acts of genocide.
Therefore, if the court maintains its impartiality and independence when making its final decision, it will have to side with South Africa, although I do not believe that this will stop Israel from completing its military operation, especially in light of the United States’ continued support for it.
However, I believe that the court’s decision will put enormous pressure on European countries, and lead to further isolation of the United States, and this in turn will put pressure on the Netanyahu government. Israel is experiencing its worst situation now, and the Zionist project is witnessing its last days due to its loss of support from large segments of Jews, not to mention the majority. Peoples of the world.
Head of the New Cairo Bar Association, Ahmed Muhanna
We hope that the hearings at the International Court of Justice will result in issuing a ceasefire decision on the people of the Gaza Strip in the coming weeks.
The South African legal team has a unique professional advantage, which is exploiting the public and direct intention of the Israeli leaders to exterminate the Palestinian people. This is considered the most important point in the file, which led Israel to come to The Hague to defend itself.
This is the first time that the occupying state has appeared before an international court since 1948, and if Israel does not implement the court’s decision – which we hope will be similar to our expectations – this lawsuit will open the way for international organizations and other trials to move broadly and effectively.
British lawyer specializing in international law, Tayyab Ali
In its 84-page file, the South African legal team touched on genocidal intent, by revealing documented statements by Netanyahu, other military leaders, and figures in the Knesset.
When looking at the requests for representation submitted by the team before the International Court of Justice, they can only be explained by the clear intention of genocide against the Palestinian people in the Gaza Strip, and therefore, it will be impossible to explain what Israel is doing in the matter of self-defense.
As for countries that still support the Israeli government – such as the United States and the United Kingdom – with weapons and military equipment, they will be considered participating and complicit in this illegal act, under Article 25 of the Rome Statute.
Egyptian lawyer and international law expert Ahmed Al-Attar
The most important feature of the judicial file filed by South Africa against Israel is the clear violation of the 1948 Convention on the Prevention of Genocide, as well as the global solidarity that the Palestinian people now enjoy.
This case highlighted the violations committed by the Israeli entity against international laws and conventions that criminalize genocide and prevent displacement.
We have witnessed that the diplomatic tricks that Israel resorted to in the past did not succeed in the end in the face of the legitimate requests of the Palestinian people, namely a ceasefire, a halt to displacement, and allowing humanitarian aid to enter the population in the Gaza Strip.
