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Sat 27 Jan 2024 8:57 am - Jerusalem Time
Widespread Arab and international welcome to the decision of ICJ
Arab, Islamic and Western countries and international and Arab organizations welcomed the decision of the International Court of Justice that Israel, the occupying power, must take all measures to prevent acts prohibited under the Genocide Convention, and take measures to ensure the immediate provision of the urgent humanitarian needs of the Gaza Strip, and that Israel must prevent incitement to genocide in the Gaza Strip, punish all who incite it, and take measures to prevent the destruction and preservation of evidence relating to the commission of genocide.
The European Union expects "immediate" implementation of the International Court of Justice's decision
The European Union stressed that it expects a "full and immediate" implementation of the International Court of Justice's decision in which it ordered Israel to take measures to prevent acts of genocide in Gaza.
A joint statement by European Union foreign policy chief Josep Borrell and the European Commission said that the decisions of the “International Court of Justice are binding on the parties and they must abide by them. The European Union expects their full, immediate and effective implementation.”
The Organization of Islamic Cooperation welcomes the interim measures ordered by the International Court of Justice
On Friday, the Organization of Islamic Cooperation welcomed the temporary measures ordered by the International Court of Justice to prevent further acts of genocide committed by Israel, the occupying power, against the Palestinian people in the Gaza Strip.
The organization called on all states parties to ensure that Israel, the occupying power, fully and immediately complies with the court’s order, stressing the need for the international community to assume its responsibilities towards achieving justice for the Palestinian people, providing them with international protection, and putting an end to the acts of genocide to which they are subjected.
Arab League Chief calls for the full and immediate implementation of the "International Justice" decision
The Secretary-General of the League of Arab States, Ahmed Aboul Gheit, welcomed the judicial order issued by the International Court of Justice regarding Israel’s commission of genocide in Gaza, stressing that “the initial ruling represents a victory for human values and a resolution of the controversy over the blatant violation of international law and international humanitarian law that the Gaza war represents.” .
The Secretary-General stressed “the necessity of implementing the decisions included in the ruling fully and immediately,” adding that “the court’s initial ruling opens the way for intense diplomatic and legal action, at the Arab and global levels, in order to stop the barbaric Israeli war on the Gaza Strip.”
Gulf Cooperation Council: The “International Justice” decision against the Israeli occupation confirms its brutal crimes in Gaza
The Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council, Jassem Al-Budaiwi, said that the decision of the International Court of Justice against the Israeli occupation confirms its brutal crimes against the Palestinian people in the Gaza Strip.
This came in a statement issued by the General Secretariat of the Gulf Cooperation Council after the decision of the International Court of Justice, which came with an overwhelming majority against Israel, the occupying power, based on the lawsuit filed by South Africa against the occupation’s violations of the provisions of the Convention on the Prevention of the Crime of Genocide in its war on the Gaza Strip.
Saudi Arabia welcomes the decision of the International Court of Justice
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia welcomed the preliminary decision issued by the International Court of Justice, aiming to stop any practices and statements aimed at genocide against the Palestinian people in the besieged Gaza Strip, while refusing to reject the lawsuit submitted by South Africa.
The Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed "the Kingdom's support for what was issued by the International Court of Justice," affirming its "categorical rejection of the practices of the Israeli occupation and violations of the United Nations Convention on Genocide."
The Spanish government welcomes the decision of the International Court of Justice
Spain welcomed the decision of the International Court of Justice, which ordered Israel to take measures to prevent genocide in Gaza.
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said in a post on the X platform, “We welcome the decision of the International Court of Justice and request the implementation of the interim measures it issued.”
He stressed that his country will continue to defend peace, work to end the war, access humanitarian aid, and establish a Palestinian state alongside Israel, where the two countries coexist in peace and security.
The South African Foreign Minister appreciates the International Justice Department's decision calling for the protection of Palestinian civilians in the Gaza Strip
South African Foreign Minister Naledi Bendor appreciated the decision of the International Court of Justice, which called on Israel to take immediate steps to protect Palestinian civilians in the Gaza Strip.
Bandour said in a press conference following the court session: “We thank the judges of the International Court of Justice for dealing with this case quickly, given the emergency situation that requires protecting innocent civilians in Palestine, ensuring that the harm caused to them stops, that people’s lives are saved, and that lives are saved.” It must be ensured that civilians are protected and that their killing and harm are prevented.”
She added: "Israel is an occupying state and manages the affairs of Palestine. It should provide the basic services that the West Bank and Gaza Strip need, and this forces UN and international bodies to take what is necessary to protect everyone."
She pointed out that "all members of the United Nations have legal tools that they can use to protect civilians, and in this case, where people's lives are threatened, South Africa should have done what was possible to protect hundreds of thousands of Palestinians and not stand by and watch, but rather should do what is possible." "Everything possible to protect hundreds and tens of thousands of Palestinians."
Jordan welcomes the "historic decision" of the International Court of Justice
The Jordanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriate Affairs welcomed the historic decision issued by the International Court of Justice in the case brought by the Republic of South Africa against Israel on charges of committing the crime of genocide against the brotherly Palestinian people in Gaza and violating its obligations under the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of Genocide.
The Ministry’s official spokesman, Ambassador Sufyan Al-Qudah, stressed the importance of this court’s decision considering Israel’s commission of the crime of genocide in the Gaza Strip, and approving immediate procedural measures that include stopping Israel from committing crimes of killing Palestinians, inflicting physical or moral harm on them, subjecting them to living conditions aimed at their physical destruction, and providing Human needs.
Egypt welcomes the decision of the International Court of Justice
The Arab Republic of Egypt welcomed the decision of the International Court of Justice to have primary jurisdiction to look into Israel’s commission of the crime of genocide in the Gaza Strip, and to demand the implementation of a number of immediate temporary measures aimed at providing protection for the Palestinians, the most important of which is that Israel stop committing the crimes of killing Palestinians and inflicting physical or moral harm on them. Or subject them to living conditions aimed at their physical destruction, in addition to the court demanding that Israel ensure the immediate provision of urgent humanitarian needs in the Gaza Strip.
The Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed that it was looking forward to asking the International Court of Justice to demand an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, as the court ruled in similar cases, as it is the main guarantee for the implementation of the necessary and emergency measures it approved to protect Palestinian civilians in the Strip.
Qatar: The “International Justice” decision is a victory for humanity and the rule of law and international justice
The State of Qatar welcomed the temporary measures ordered by the International Court of Justice, especially Israel taking all measures to prevent the commission of all acts within the scope of Article II of the Genocide Convention in its war on the Gaza Strip, and considered it “a victory for humanity and the rule of international law and justice.”
The Qatari Ministry of Foreign Affairs affirmed that “the issuance of the court’s order by an overwhelming majority reflects the magnitude of the threat of genocide facing our Palestinian brothers in the Gaza Strip, which requires ensuring the implementation of temporary measures.”
Kuwait: The International Justice Department’s decision is an important step towards putting an end to the practices of the Israeli occupation
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed the State of Kuwait's welcome of the decision of the International Court of Justice issued today, Friday, requiring the Israeli occupation to take all measures stipulated in the Convention on the Prevention of the Crime of Genocide against the Palestinian People.
The Kuwaiti Foreign Ministry confirmed that the court’s decision, although it does not meet the demand for a ceasefire and aggression within the temporary measures announced by the court, represents an important step towards putting an end to the practices of the Israeli occupation that destroyed all aspects of the lives and facilities of the Palestinian people, and stresses the importance of The occupying entity must comply with this resolution and respect all principles of international law, international humanitarian law, and international resolutions issued by the United Nations, which have called, since the beginning of the Israeli aggression on Gaza, to force the occupier to stop the aggression.
Algeria: The “International Justice” decision announces the beginning of the end of the era of impunity
Algeria confirmed that the ruling issued by the International Court of Justice announces the beginning of the end of the era of impunity, which the Israeli occupation has long exploited to unleash itself to persecute the Palestinian people and suppress all their legitimate rights.
The Algerian Ministry of Foreign Affairs said that it followed with interest the decision of the International Court of Justice regarding the lawsuit filed by the State of South Africa related to the crime of genocide in Gaza.
It requested a meeting of the Security Council with the aim of giving binding force to the court's decision.
Tunisia expresses its "satisfaction with the great and just decision" of international justice
Tunisia expressed “great satisfaction with the fair and just decision” issued by the International Court of Justice regarding the interim measures to be taken in the context of the lawsuit brought before it by the Republic of South Africa.
In a statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Immigration, and Tunisians Abroad, Tunisia considered this “historic decision a very important step on the path to condemning the grave crimes committed and continues to be committed by the occupying Israeli entity against the Palestinian people, and a victory for justice, lofty human values, the principles of international law and the UN Charter, and an elevation of the voice of The truth and the strength of the argument against policies of double standards.”
Oman calls on the international community to oblige Israel to stop the genocide against our people
The Sultanate of Oman welcomed the decisions of the International Court of Justice in The Hague issued today regarding the lawsuit filed by the Republic of South Africa against the Israeli occupying state regarding Israel’s clear, deliberate and widespread violation of its legal and humanitarian obligations to the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of Genocide.
In a statement by the Omani Ministry of Foreign Affairs, it stressed adherence to these decisions and the necessity of immediately stopping all forms of Israeli aggression against the Gaza Strip and the rest of the occupied Palestinian territories and lifting the siege imposed on them in a way that guarantees safe entry for all types of humanitarian needs.
The Turkish President welcomes the decision of the International Court of Justice
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan welcomed the International Court of Justice's decision ordering Israel to take measures to prevent acts of genocide in Gaza.
Erdogan wrote on the “X” platform, “I consider the decision of the temporary injunction taken by the International Court of Justice regarding the inhumane attacks in Gaza to be a valuable decision and I welcome it.”
He added: "We hope that Israel's attacks on women, children and the elderly will end," stressing that his country will continue "to follow the (judicial) process to ensure that war crimes committed against innocent Palestinian civilians do not go unpunished."
Pakistani President: International Justice’s decision is “the best decision”
The President of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, Arif Alvi, welcomed the decision of the International Court of Justice, considering it the best decision, and that Israel must immediately stop the genocide and bloodshed of innocent civilians in Gaza.
He continued: "The ruling revealed the inhumane and brutal acts committed by Israel, which exceeded all limits of humanity by targeting women, children, and hospitals, and did not exclude those queuing for food."
He stressed the international community and other United Nations bodies, especially the Security Council, to take steps for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and prevent Israel from shedding more blood in Palestine.
The Iraqi Foreign Ministry welcomes the decision of international justice
The Iraqi Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed its welcome of the decision of the International Court of Justice.
The Ministry reiterated its emphasis on the importance of stopping hostile military operations that prevent the arrival of humanitarian aid and threaten the lives of Palestinian civilians.
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Widespread Arab and international welcome to the decision of ICJ