Tel Aviv

Following the International Court of Justice (ICJ) order for Israel to halt its operations in the southern Gaza city of Rafah, Israel called the order outrageous, morally repugnant and disgusting, adding that the accusations it is committing genocide in Gaza are false, reported to source.

The UN’s emergency aid chief said Israel’s war on Gaza has been a tragedy beyond words, and it must end this nightmare.

Israel’s National Security Council and Foreign Ministry issued a joint statement, responding to the ICJ’s ruling on Rafah, and said that the charges of genocide brought by South Africa against Israel at the ICJ in The Hague were false, outrageous and morally repugnant.

However, it added that Israel has not and will not carry out operations that risk the destruction of the civilian population in the southern Gaza city, source reported.

It further emphasised that Israel embarked upon a defensive and just war to eliminate Hamas and to secure the release of Israeli hostages.

Following the horrific attack against the citizens of Israel on October 7th, 2023, Israel embarked upon a defensive and just war to eliminate Hamas and to secure the release of our hostages. Israel is acting based on its right to defend its territory and its citizens, consistent with its moral values and in compliance with international law, including international humanitarian law, the statement read.