The Israeli newspaper "Haaretz" published a report stating that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu should be concerned about the ruling issued by the International Court of Justice.

The report said that yesterday, Friday, the court fired a warning shot at Israel regarding the genocide issue, and expected that the court’s orders would create a major headache for Netanyahu with his far-right ministers, who strongly oppose any steps to reduce the severity of the war.

It explained that the court's ruling indicates that it believes that Israel is on the verge of violating the United Nations Genocide Convention, which it signed.

Politicians' statements

The report indicated that it was expected that the International Court would use the inflammatory statements of Israeli politicians. Such as: Defense Minister Yoav Gallant and President Isaac Herzog to make its case that Israel must take action to prevent what would amount to genocide.

It said that temporary orders, also known as emergency measures, are essentially a temporary judicial order aimed at changing behavior, and requiring the defendant state to take concrete, measurable steps to prevent the creation of conditions that might lead to genocide, even if they are not proven. “Intent” – the most important element – or even before embarking on a discussion of genocide.

The report went on to say that, unlike “intent,” which is difficult to determine, issuing interim orders is much easier; Because it requires a relatively low threshold, all South Africa had to do was prove that the conditions for genocide existed through Israeli statements and threats, and by virtue of the scope and size of the military operation, given the density of the population in Gaza.

Just a confession

Haaretz confirmed that the mere fact that Israel recognizes the jurisdiction of the World Court means that it actually agrees to abide by its temporary orders, and the President of the Court also confirmed the binding nature of these orders.

If Israel does not comply with the steps issued, the court may refer the case to the UN Security Council, where Israel expects an American veto, unless the court’s decision is consistent with declared American policy. Friday's ruling appears to make the possibility of a US veto less likely.

Haaretz added that the mere mention of Israel, even in relation to the mere “accusation” of genocide, is a farce, and a very bad thing for Israel.