The International Court of Justice has revealed that Colombia has requested permission to intervene in the South Africa case, accusing Israel of committing genocide in the Gaza Strip.
In its petition to the court, Colombia urged ensuring “the safety and existence of the Palestinian people.”
The International Court of Justice, the highest court affiliated with the United Nations, allows states to intervene and express their opinions.
Several countries have stated they will also seek intervention in the case, but so far, only Colombia and Nicaragua have publicly submitted requests.
Last week, judges of the International Court of Justice ordered Israel to take all necessary and effective measures to ensure the timely delivery of essential food supplies to Palestinians in Gaza.
In January last year, the International Court of Justice ordered Israel to refrain from any actions that could be considered under the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide, ensuring its forces do not commit acts of genocide against Palestinians in Gaza.
Israel denies targeting Palestinian civilians, stating its sole aim is to eliminate Hamas. Israeli lawyers rejected the South Africa case, describing it as an exploitation of the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide.
