Ireland say it’s considering joining South Africa’s ICJ case against Israel

DUBLIN: Irish Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Michael Martin said that Ireland is considering joining South Africa's complaint against Israel in the Gaza genocide case once it has passed the initial stages. Martin said in an interview with the RTA radio network, that "We are studying South Africa's complaint with the utmost seriousness, and since these judicial procedures take years to resolve, we must in the meantime focus on achieving a ceasefire." "What South Africa is seeking is exactly what we were seeking: an immediate ceasefire and unimpeded access for humanitarian aid to Gaza," he added. He pointed out that the situation is tragic in Gaza, and there is no excuse now for any delay in bringing vital aid into Gaza, stressing that and the Israeli bombing is shocking, horrific and unjustified. Martin added that Ireland submitted legal documents on the occupation of parts of the West Bank to the International Court of Justice, and allocated three million euros in additional funding to this co urt to strengthen its investigations into war crimes. The Deputy Prime Minister said that he intends to take measures at the European Union level with the aim of "putting stronger pressure on Israel to stop its operations." Source: Palestine news and Information Agency – WAFA