"South Africa's Urgent Plea to ICJ: Stop Israel's Planned Rafah Assault"

South Africa has urged the International Court of Justice to consider taking additional emergency measures to protect Palestinians in Gaza, as Israel plans to extend its military offensive into the densely populated city of Rafah. The South African government expressed grave concern over the potential large-scale killing, harm, and destruction resulting from the assault, which it believes would breach the Genocide Convention and the court's previous order. Israel has denied allegations of genocide and defended its right to defend itself against Hamas. The ICJ has not yet ruled on the core of the case, but South Africa is seeking a declaration to protect Palestinian lives amidst the ongoing conflict.