Colombia has made a request to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) to join South Africa’s case against Israel for genocide in the Gaza Strip. The country is seeking to actively intervene in the process, supporting South Africa and offering tangible support to the Palestinian cause. Colombia’s goal is to ensure the urgent and fullest possible protection for Palestinians in Gaza, particularly vulnerable populations such as women, children, persons with disabilities, and the elderly. The ICJ, the highest United Nations court, may allow states to intervene in cases and give their views. Several states, such as Ireland, have expressed their intention to intervene in the case, but so far, only Colombia and Nicaragua have filed a public request. Colombia’s application to the court calls for the safety and existence of the Palestinian people and is deploying efforts to fight the scourge of genocide. The president of Colombia, Gustavo Petro, has been vocal in denouncing Israel’s actions in Gaza and was the first South American president to talk about genocide in this context. Last week, ICJ…
ICJ calls ignored
PRESS RELEASE: #Colombia files a declaration of intervention under Article 63 of the #ICJ Statute in the case concerning Application of the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide in the Gaza Strip (#SouthAfrica v. #Israel) https://t.co/rLVf9mjah6 pic.twitter.com/ov1i62FDuW
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