Turkey’s Foreign Minister, Hakan Fidan, announced on Monday that Turkey will formally submit its declaration of intervention in the genocide case against Israel at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in The Hague on Wednesday. This move is part of Turkey’s efforts to support South Africa’s case against Israel, which accuses Israel of committing genocide against Palestinians in Gaza.
Turkey had announced its intention to join the case in May and has been preparing its legal bid since then. The ICJ has already ordered Israel to refrain from any acts that could be considered genocide and to ensure its troops do not commit genocidal acts against Palestinians.
South Africa brought its case against Israel in December, accusing it of committing genocide against Palestinians in Gaza. The death toll from Israel’s war, which began in October, has reached nearly 40,000, according to health officials in the besieged and bombarded territory.
Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said in January that his country was providing documents for the case at the top UN court, also known as the World Court. So far, 13 countries have joined or declared their intention to join South Africa’s genocide case against Israel.
The ICJ may allow states to intervene in cases and give their views. Turkey’s intervention is seen as a significant move, as it is a key player in the region and has been a vocal critic of Israel’s actions in Gaza.
Israel has dismissed South Africa’s allegations as baseless. A final ruling in the case could take years.
Turkey’s decision to join the case is part of its efforts to hold Israel accountable for its actions in Gaza. The country has been a strong supporter of the Palestinian cause and has called for an end to Israel’s occupation of Palestinian territories.
The case is significant, as it could set a precedent for future cases against Israel. It also highlights the growing international pressure on Israel to end its occupation and adhere to international law.
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