Arab League Expresses Support for South Africa’s Lawsuit against Israel at ICJ

Ahmed Aboul-Gheit, Secretary-General of the Arab League, has voiced his support for South Africa’s lawsuit against Israel at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) on Wednesday 10 January.  The lawsuit, which accuses Israel of committing genocide and violating the 1948 Genocide Convention, is set to commence its hearings on Thursday, January 11, at The Hague. Aboul-Gheit expressed gratitude to South Africa for taking a stand against injustice and focusing on the Palestinian cause.  He affirmed the Arab League’s full support for South Africa’s efforts through all available means. However, he mentioned that the League, as an organization, is not authorized to join the call. At the same time, the South African government has urged Arab countries to refrain from formally joining its lawsuit against Israel.  The government cited time constraints as the reason behind this request, explaining that it aims to proceed with the lawsuit independently. The court session is scheduled for Friday, with the preliminary session beginning on 11 January.  The South African government expressed concern that additional complaints at this crucial time could potentially lead to a postponement of the session. Therefore, it has emphasized the importance of…

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