Iceland and the Netherlands have officially joined the genocide case against Israel at the International Court of Justice.
Both countries filed declarations of intervention under Article 63, which allows states to take part in cases that involve international treaties they have signed.
The case was originally filed by South Africa in December 2023. South Africa argued that Israel’s military actions in Gaza Strip violated the Genocide Convention. The country asked the court to introduce urgent measures to protect civilians and prevent further harm.
In their statements, Iceland and the Netherlands expressed concern about the situation affecting civilians, especially children. They said that actions such as forced displacement, starvation, and blocking humanitarian aid could point to possible genocidal intent if proven with evidence.
Iceland also noted that when courts examine genocide claims, they must consider both the actions that took place and the intentions behind them. Legal experts say such interventions show that more countries are paying close attention to the case.
The International Court of Justice has already issued provisional orders asking Israel to take steps to prevent acts that could violate the Genocide Convention and to regularly report its actions to the court.
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