ICJ orders Israel to prevent genocide in Gaza, stops short of ordering ceasefire

Glad to see Israel face some responsibility for its horrific acts against civilians.

> The court ruled that Israel must do all it can to prevent genocide, including refraining from killing Palestinians or causing harm to them

Sounds like a ceasefire to me. How else would they do this? Definitely not with any of the military tactics Israel is currently using.

I believe the court reaffirmed Israel's right to defend itself. Presumably, the "all it can to prevent" wording is meant to work around things we expect a nation must do, such as defending itself from attack.

It explicitly says they must stop killing Palestinians. None of their current military tactics satisfy this demand.

The court referenced article II of the Genocide Convention here, which includes "Killing members of the group." Any country that commits genocide in the way outlined by the convention would be in violation, not just Israel.

> From today's ruling, Israel would continue the genocide of Palestinians at its own peril.

What peril will Israel face? More condemnation of Hamas by western leaders?

Increased isolation from the rest of the normal world, more especially from its bosom buddy Uncle Sam.

New update: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-68104203

> The UK, Australia, Italy and Canada have become the latest countries to pause funding for the UN agency for Palestinians, UNRWA.

Western countries stop sending relief to Palestinians in Gaza...

> This comes after the agency announced the sacking of several of its staff over allegations of involvement in the 7 October Hamas attacks.

> UNRWA says it has ordered an investigation into information supplied by Israel.

... because Israel alleged that it was the relief workers who were the terrorists.