The order also requires keeping the Rafah crossing open for urgently needed assistance at scale. It strengthens provisional measures in South Africa v. Israel; it is not a merits judgment on genocide.
ICJ strengthens measures concerning Rafah
On 24 May 2024, the ICJ orders Israel to halt immediately its offensive and any other action in Rafah that may impose conditions bringing about the physical destruction of Palestinians in Gaza, in whole or in part.
