The Palestinian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates welcomed Cuba’s intervention today (Saturday) in the case concerning the implementation of the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide in Gaza, initiated by South Africa against Israel.
In a press statement, the ministry affirmed that Cuba’s decision reflects its steadfast commitment to justice and international law, underscoring deep solidarity and historical friendship between the two countries.
The ministry urged all parties to the convention to join and actively participate in the legal proceedings before the court, stating, “Ending the ongoing genocide against the Palestinian people and holding Israel accountable is a responsibility we must collectively uphold for the sake of humanity and justice.”
On Friday, Cuba announced that it will join South Africa in its case against Israel before the International Court of Justice.
Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez stated, “Cuba has decided to participate as a third state in South Africa’s complaint against Israel at the International Court of Justice.” As a third party not involved in the conflict, Cuba aims to provide its legal arguments supporting the interpretation of the Genocide Convention. The Cuban Ministry of Foreign Affairs emphasized in a statement that “Cuba will exercise its right as a third state to present its interpretation of the treaty rules, which Israel has blatantly violated through its illegal actions in the occupied Palestinian territories, particularly in Gaza.”
