It is the fourth time South Africa has asked the International Court of Justice for emergency measures since the nation launched proceedings alleging that Israel's military action in its
Israel has portrayed Rafah as the last stronghold of the militant group, brushing off warnings from the United States and other allies that any major operation there would be catastrophic for civilians. judges ordered Israel to do all it can to prevent death, destruction and any acts of genocide in Gaza
In a second order in March, the court said Israel must take measures to improve the humanitarian situation in Gaza, including opening more land crossings to allow food, water, fuel and other supplies to enter.The war began with a Hamas attack on southern Israel on October 7 in which Palestinian militants killed about 1200 people and took about 250 hostages.