The South African government announced its welcome of the temporary measures imposed by international justice on Israel in the framework of the lawsuit it filed against Israel in The Hague, according to statements by Foreign Minister Naledi Pandor.

The South African Foreign Minister said that the ruling represented a decisive victory for the rule of law and an important turning point in the search for justice for the Palestinian people.

The minister indicated that the orders of the International Court of Justice could not be implemented without a ceasefire, pointing out that "we would have liked the court to issue a ceasefire decision in Gaza."

Minister Pandor also stressed that the International Court of Justice orders cannot succeed without a ceasefire, and that we must call on Israel to abide by international law.

She said: “We stand with the Palestinian people and call on them not to lose hope.”

A short while ago, the International Court of Justice called on Israel to take all measures to prevent “genocide” in Gaza, stressing that Israel’s request to dismiss the lawsuit filed by South Africa cannot be accepted.

During the session devoted today, Friday, to deciding on interim measures regarding the genocide lawsuit, the International Court of Justice said that it was deeply concerned about the continued loss of life in Gaza.

It asserted its jurisdiction to decide South Africa's case against Israel. Taking into account international data that Gaza has turned into a place of despair and death. And UNRWA's statement about the deteriorating humanitarian conditions and the frustration of the population in the Gaza Strip.

Not to mention the statements of Israeli officials that strip the people of Gaza of their humanity. The Palestinian people are a protected group under the Genocide Convention.

The court imposed temporary measures on Israel in accordance with its obligations under the Genocide Convention to take measures to prevent all acts, including killing, causing physical harm, conditions affecting life, and material destruction.

Among the many measures also requested by South Africa is an immediate halt to the Israeli military campaign in the Gaza Strip, which it launched in response to the Hamas attack on October 7.

It should be noted that the announcement of the procedures of the International Court of Justice coincides with the commemoration of the victims of the Holocaust.