The International Court of Justice (ICJ) has announced his verdict on the emergency measures that South Africa has called for in its genocide case against Israel over its war in the Gaza Strip.

The World Court on Friday did not order a ceasefire in Gaza but called on Israel to take measures to prevent and punish direct incitement to genocide in the besieged strip.

International Court of Justice President Joan Donoghue noted that the court had found enough evidence to argue the genocide case and said it would not dismiss the case.

Israel was also ordered to allow humanitarian aid into Gaza and was required to report to the court within a month on how it is complying with the court’s orders.

Here are some global reactions to the crucial verdict:

Palestine

The Palestinian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates welcomed the ICJ’s ruling, saying in a statement it was an “important reminder” that no state is above the law.

Foreign Minister Riad Maliki written down that Israel failed to convince the court that it was not violating the 1948 Genocide Convention.

In a statement, he said: “The judges of the International Court of Justice have seen through Israel’s politicization, distraction and outright lies. They assessed the facts and the law and ordered interim measures, recognizing the seriousness of the situation on the ground and the merits of South Africa’s application. … Palestine calls on all states to ensure compliance with the order of the International Court of Justice, including by Israel.”

Israel

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called the verdict “outrageous.”

In a video message shortly after the court decision, he said Israel was waging a “just war like no other.”

He added that Israel will continue to defend itself and its citizens while respecting international law.

Meanwhile, far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir mocked the International Court of Justice after the court issued its interim ruling.

“Hague Shmague,” the minister wrote on the social media platform X.

South Africa

The South African government called The International Court of Justice ruled that it was a “decisive victory” for international law.

In a statement, the government said it welcomed the interim measures and said it sincerely hoped Israel would not act to thwart the implementation of the court orders.

It said the ruling was a significant milestone in the search for justice for the Palestinian people, adding that South Africa would continue to act within global institutions to protect the rights of Palestinians in Gaza.

Outside the International Court of Justice headquarters in The Hague, Naledi Pandor, South Africa’s international relations minister, told reporters that Israel must stop fighting in Gaza if it wants to follow the UN’s top court’s orders.

“How do you provide aid and water without a ceasefire?” asked Pandor. “If you read the order, there must be an implicit ceasefire.”

Hamas

Hamas welcomed the court’s “important” ruling, saying it “contributes to the isolation of Israel.”

“The [International] “The Court’s decision is an important development that helps isolate Israel and expose its crimes in Gaza,” it said in a statement.

Egypt

Egypt welcomed the decision to implement emergency measures.

A Foreign Ministry statement also said that Egypt “looks forward to the International Court of Justice calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, as the court has ruled in similar cases,” and stressed the need to respect the decisions of the International Court of Justice and to implement.

Turkey

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan welcomed the ruling and said he hoped it would stop attacks on civilians.

“We hope that Israel’s attacks on women, children and the elderly will come to an end,” Erdogan said in a social media statement, calling the International Court of Justice ruling “valuable.”

Iran

According to Iranian state media reports, Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian called for Israeli authorities to be “brought to justice” following the International Court of Justice ruling.

Amirabdollahian also congratulated South Africa and the Palestinian people on their “success” at the International Court of Justice.

“Today, the officials of the false Israeli regime are the most hated people in world public opinion, who must be brought to justice immediately for committing genocide and unprecedented war crimes against Palestinians,” he wrote on X.

“I must emphasize that the White House’s comprehensive support for the crimes of the Zionists will also never be forgotten and will be taken into account and pursued by public opinion,” Amirabdollahian added.

Spain

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez welcomed the International Court of Justice’s decision and called on the parties to implement the interim measures ordered by the court.

“We will continue to advocate for peace and an end to the war, the release of hostages, access to humanitarian assistance and the establishment of a Palestinian state alongside Israel so that both nations can coexist in peace and security,” Sanchez said in a statement Opinion post on X.

The Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs, European Union and Cooperation stated: “Spain reiterates its call for an immediate ceasefire, the unconditional release of the hostages, immediate and regular humanitarian access and the need to move towards the implementation of the two-state solution focus.” “

Ireland

Michael Martin, Irish Foreign Minister, welcomed The court’s orders are “final and binding.” He added that Ireland expects Israel to implement the court’s orders “in good faith and with urgency.”

“Ending this conflict and the death and destruction in Gaza is a priority that must be pursued on all fronts – political, diplomatic, humanitarian and legal,” he added in a statement.

Scotland

Scottish Prime Minister Humza Yousaf said in a post on X that the ICJ’s order was “clear.”

“The killing and destruction in Gaza must stop. To prevent further suffering, urgent humanitarian assistance must be provided. “Hostages must be released immediately,” he said.

“In the face of this death and destruction, we will continue to call for an immediate ceasefire.”

European Union

“Orders of the International Court of Justice are binding on the parties and they must comply with them. The European Union awaits its full, immediate and effective implementation,” the European Commission said in a statement.

Political parties of the European Parliament

Left Party MPs in the European Parliament called for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza following the International Court of Justice ruling. They noted that while the court ordered Israel to “take all measures in its power” to prevent and punish genocide in Gaza, compliance with the order “now means an unconditional, immediate and permanent ceasefire.”

The Group of Socialists and Democrats in the European Parliament pledged “full support for the role and work of the International Court of Justice and the primacy of the UN Charter and international law.”

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Amnesty International

Amnesty International said the ruling was important and “Israel must abide by the International Court of Justice’s key ruling, which orders it to do everything in its power to prevent genocide against Palestinians in Gaza.”

“Today’s decision is a crucial reminder of the critical role of international law in preventing genocide and protecting all victims of atrocities. “It sends a clear message that the world will not stand idly by while Israel wages a ruthless military campaign to decimate the population of Gaza and unleash unprecedented levels of death, horror and suffering on the Palestinians,” said Agnes Callamard, Secretary-General from Amnesty International said in a statement.

Human Rights Watch

Balkees Jarrah, deputy director for international justice at Human Rights Watch, described the ICJ ruling as a “landmark decision” that makes clear to Israel and its allies that immediate action is needed to stop genocide and further atrocities against the people of Gaza to prevent.

“Lives are at stake and governments must urgently use their influence to ensure the order is enforced. “The scale and severity of civilian suffering caused by Israeli war crimes in Gaza demands nothing less,” Jarrah said said.

Jarrah also noted that the court’s “clear and binding orders raise the stakes for Israel’s allies to reinforce their stated commitment to a global, rules-based order by helping to ensure compliance with this watershed decision.”

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Palestinians in the occupied West Bank

Ramallah City Council member Lubna Farhat told Al Jazeera she was somewhat disappointed by the ICJ’s decision, but acknowledged it was a historic moment.

“We are very grateful and grateful to South Africa for filing this case, but what the Palestinians sought was an immediate ceasefire,” Farhat said, adding that it was disheartening that the court did not call for an end to Israeli military operations and humanitarian aid could have been allowed into the Gaza Strip.

She said the ruling would only “escalate” settler attacks in the occupied West Bank and increase the attackers’ sense of impunity.