ICJ Rejects South Africa's Request for Urgent Measures to Safeguard Rafah

The International Court of Justice (ICJ) has issued statements urging immediate implementation of provisional measures in the perilous situation in Rafah, specifically calling on Israel to respect earlier measures imposed in a landmark genocide case. The ICJ made this request in three separate orders all dated January 26, 2024. South Africa has also lodged an "urgent request" with the ICJ regarding the matter. Gaza's health ministry collects data from hospitals and the Palestinian Red Crescent without reporting details on how Palestinians were killed or distinguishing between civilians and combatants.