Israel's failure to comply with its measures could infuriate ICJ, says UJ researcher

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Author: Gloria Motsoere

JOHANNESBURG - Experts weighed in on the upcoming ruling by the International Court of Justice (ICJ) on South Africa's battle with Israel.

University of Johannesburg (UJ) research fellow Oscar van Heerden said Israel's failure to comply with measures put in place by the court could lead to it losing this legal fight.

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The ICJ is expected to deliver its verdict on South Africa's request for Israel to withdraw its operations in Rafah on Friday afternoon.

The country approached the court a third time in May following the invasion of Rafah by the Israeli military.

Van Heerden said the court might be infuriated by Israel's actions since the first ruling.

"We know, for example, that even with the first provisional measures, this was not adhered to by Israel.

"Israel has not complied with those additional measures, and I think that might infuriate the court because its rulings must be implemented by member states."