GAZA, Jan 26 (NNN-WAFA) – Hamas announced yesterday that, the movement is ready to observe a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, if the International Court of Justice (ICJ) issues a ruling calling for it, as long as Israel reciprocates.
“If the court issues a ceasefire decision, the Hamas movement will adhere to the ceasefire, as long as Israel adheres to that,” the group said in a statement.
In addition, it said, “Hamas will release the Israeli prisoners detained by it, if Israel releases the Palestinian prisoners detained by it,” noting that Israel must “end the siege that has been ongoing for 18 years on Gaza, and allow the entry of all necessary aid for relief and reconstruction.”
The ICJ is set to deliver a ruling on South Africa’s case against Israel by today, in The Hague. It will also rule on South Africa’s demand for the court’s urgent intervention to stop Israel’s military operation in Gaza.
On Dec 29, 2023, South Africa filed an application to the ICJ, for proceedings against Israel, concerning alleged violations by Israel of its obligations under the UN Convention, on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide, related to Palestinians in the Gaza Strip.– NNN-WAFA
