JERUSALEM – Israel is vowing “no power on earth” will stop it “from protecting its citizens and going after Hamas in Gaza,” even as the International Court of Justice declared Friday that Israel should stop fighting “immediately”. The court sided with a petition by South Africa that demanded Israel “cease its military operations in the Gaza Strip,” including its offensive in Rafah.
Before the court issued its ruling, Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant declared the military campaign in Rafah would intensify.
“We are strengthening our effort in Rafah. This operation will increase, more forces from the ground, more forces from the air, maneuver, and we will reach our goals – to hit Hamas very hard, to deprive its military capabilities,” Gallant explained.
The Israel Defense Forces continue to advance in Rafah, the last major stronghold of Hamas.
The petition by South Africa falsely accuses Israel of committing genocide in Gaza.
European Nations Push to Reward Hamas Despite Its Brutal Terrorism
While the IDF continues to make progress against the terrorist stronghold in Rafah, other European nations are considering recognizing a Palestinian state.
Israeli government spokesman Avi Hyman responded to the initial decisions of Norway, Spain, and Ireland.
“What exactly has changed in the
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