International Court of Justice (ICJ) On Friday, Israel ordered Israel to take all possible measures to prevent acts of genocide in the war against Hamas militants in the Gaza Strip.

The court said Israel must ensure that its forces do not commit genocide and take measures to improve the humanitarian situation Palestinians in the enclave.

The Court did not rule on the merits of the case brought by South Africa: if genocide had occurred in the Gaza Strip. However, he recognized the right of the Palestinians of Gaza to protection from acts of genocide.

The court, located in the Dutch city of The Hague, began sitting at 13:00 local time at the Peace Palace to announce the decision taken by the panel of judges on the need nine precautions requested.

The International Court may issue either all of them, just some, no measures or other measures different from those listed by South Africa when it instituted the proceedings December 29th.

In its application, South Africa asked the Court to indicate measures to “protect against further serious and irreparable harm.” rights of the Palestinian people under the Genocide Convention” and “ensure that Israel complies with its obligations not to commit genocide and to prevent and punish genocide.”

The merits of the present case are being considered Alleged violation by Israel of the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide (1948) with its military operations in the Gaza Strip and, according to a South African legal group, statements by senior Israeli officials show a “pattern of genocide” in its “state policies”, so he called on the International Court of Justice to demand an “immediate suspension” of the war.

He also believed it was important that Israel “take all reasonable measures in its power to prevent genocide” of the Palestinian people; and “ensure” that any organization or person under the control, influence or direction “do not take measures to encourage military action” in progress.

Another measure calls on Israel to “refrain” from expulsions, forced displacement and “destruction of the lives of Palestinians in the Gaza Strip.” stop obstructing access to food and drinking wateras well as medical and humanitarian assistance (fuel, shelter, clothing, hygiene and sanitation), as well as preserving and preventing the destruction of evidence related to the charge of genocide and ensuring access for investigative missions.