However the judges stated Israel should take all steps to forestall any genocidal actions.
Talking minutes after the ruling was introduced, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated the courtroom ruling upheld Israel’s proper to defend itself.
“Israel’s dedication to worldwide regulation is unwavering. Equally unwavering is our sacred dedication to proceed to defend our nation and defend our individuals,” Netanyahu stated. “Like each nation, Israel has an inherent proper to defend itself. The vile try to deny Israel this basic proper is blatant discrimination towards the Jewish state, and it was justly rejected.”
Israeli officers informed POLITICO that whereas they took exception to among the ICJ’s statements, they thought of it a win for Israel that the courtroom didn’t attempt to curtail its proper to self-defense. “Most of the steps the courtroom is asking for, we’re already doing,” an Israeli official stated.
Hamas greeted the ruling by firing a sequence of rockets into southern Israel.