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Israel's Gaza assault rumbles on despite ICJ genocide ruling

Israel's Gaza assault rumbles on despite ICJ genocide ruling
MENA
11 min read
26 January, 2024
As Israel continued its offensive in the southern Gaza Strip on day 112 of its war on the enclave, the world awaited the a ruling of the top UN court.

Israel must prevent genocidal acts in Gaza and allow humanitarian aid into the territory, the UN's top court ruled Friday, in a closely watched decision that stopped short of calling for a ceasefire.

The International Court of Justice was not deciding whether Israel was actually committing genocide with its military campaign in Gaza - that process will likely take several years.

Meanwhile, Israel struck refugee camps and public facilities in Khan Younis, and snipers are reportedly attacking Palestinians near Al-Amal Hospital.

More than 26,000 people have been killed and 64,487 have been injured since Israel launched its war on Gaza on 7 October.