On Friday, the International Court of Justice in The Hague imposed temporary measures on Israel during the session it held today to pronounce the initial ruling in the case brought by South Africa for the crime of genocide.

The interim measures imposed by the court are the following:

1- Israel must, in accordance with its obligations and in accordance with the Genocide Convention, take measures to prevent all acts, including killing, causing physical harm, conditions affecting life, and material destruction.

2- Take measures to ensure the urgent humanitarian needs of Palestinians in Gaza are met.

3- Take immediate action to ensure that evidence of genocide is prevented from being destroyed.

4- To submit a report to the court on all measures within one month from the date of issuance of the decision.

It is worth noting that the court did not impose “the immediate suspension of Israeli military operations in Gaza,” as requested by South Africa.

The court confirmed its jurisdiction to decide South Africa's genocide lawsuit against Israel, stressing that it cannot accept Israel's request to dismiss the lawsuit in this case.