On 11 and 12 January 2024, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) —the judicial organ of the United Nations—will hold public hearings in its seat in The Hague with regards to the proceedings instituted by South Africa against Israel on 29 December 2023 (Proceedings against Israel concerning alleged violations by Israel of its obligations under the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide (the “Genocide Convention”) in relation to Palestinians in the Gaza Strip).
This brief has been put together jointly by staff from The PIPD, Al Mezan, Al Haq and CCR Justice