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28 March 2024
Application of the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide in the Gaza Strip (South Africa v. Israel) - The Court indicates additional provisional measures
International Court of Justice
The ICJ indicates provisional measures in addition to those issued on 26 January 2024 in the case concerning the ‘Application of the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide in the Gaza Strip (South Africa v. Israel)’.
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20 March 2024
Law for Palestine Releases its Communication Submitted to the International Criminal Court: Genocide Perpetration in Gaza by Israeli War Cabinet Members
Law for Palestine
Law for Palestine submits communication to the Office of the Prosecutor (OPT) of the International Criminal Court (ICC) on the perpetration of the crime of genocide perpetrated by members of the Israeli war cabinet against Palestinians in Gaza.
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15 March 2024
Observations of the State of Israel on South Africa's Request for the indication of provisional measures and modification of the Court's prior provisional measures decisions
International Court of Justice
Israel responded to South Africa's urgent request for the indication of additional provisional measures in the case concerning ‘Application of the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide in the Gaza Strip (South Africa v. Israel)’.
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06 March 2024
Application of the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide in the Gaza Strip (South Africa v. Israel): Urgent request for additional provisional measures
International Court of Justice
On 6 March 2024, South Africa filed an urgent request with the International Court of Justice for the indication of additional provisional measures and the modification of the Court’s Order of 26 January 2024 and decision of 16 February 2024.
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04 March 2024
Communiqué to the Office of the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court: Conduct of members of the Parliament of Australia, in relation to the situation in Gaza, Palestine
Communiqué submitted to the Office of the Prosecutor (OTP) at the International Criminal Court (ICC)
This communiqué calls on the OTP at the ICC to commence a preliminary examination of and an investigation into crimes that may have been committed by members of the Australian government and the Leader of the Opposition in the context of the situation in the Occupied Palestinian Territories.
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01 March 2024
Proceedings instituted by the Republic of Nicaragua against the Federal Republic of Germany at ICJ
International Court of Justice (ICJ)
Nicaragua submits an application at the ICJ against Germany, accusing the country of failing its duty to prevent genocide and contributing to the commission of genocide against the Palestinian people, including those in Gaza, and failing to comply with its obligations under IHL.
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16 February 2024
ICJ decision on South Africa's request for additional provisional measures on South Africa v Israel (application of Genocide Convention)
International Court of Justice
The International Court of Justice (ICJ) refused South Africa's request for additional provision measures to safeguard Rafah, Gaza amid Israel's plans for a military offensive on the city.
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10 February 2024
Challenging Weapons Transfers to Israel
Jack McGrath | Washington Report on Middle East Affairs
On 16 January 2024, the Forum on the Arms Trade and the Arms Trade Litigation Monitor co-organised a virtual panel focusing on legal efforts in the Netherlands and the US to block international weapons transfers to Israel amid the ongoing conflict in Gaza.
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02 February 2024
Nicaragua calls on UK, Germany, the Netherlands and Canada to immediately halt the supply of arms, ammunition, technology and/or components to Israel
Kawsachun News
Nicaragua calls on UK, Germany, the Netherlands and Canada to immediately halt the supply of arms, ammunition, technology and/or components to Israel as they may have been used to facilitate or commit acts of genocide in Gaza.
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