Responding To The Decision Of The International Court, PM Netanyahu: Discrimination Against The Jewish State

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. (Source: Noam Moscowitz/Knesset Spokesperson)

JAKARTA - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Friday the initial decision of the International Court (ICJ) on allegations of genocide by South Africa was a rejection of discrimination against his country.

"Like every country, Israel has an inherent right to self-defense," he said in a short video message.

"This heinous attempt to deny Israel's fundamental rights constitutes a blatant discrimination against the Jewish state, and it has been fairly rejected," he continued.

As previously reported, the panel of judges of the International Court led by Joan E. Donoghue ordered Israel to stop genocide in Gaza.

"Israel must take action to prevent and punish any public incitement to commit genocide," Donoghue said in his ruling, quoted by The National News.

He added that Israel must ensure its troops do not commit genocide and must also ensure evidence of alleged genocide remains.

The court ruled that Israel must take all measures to prevent all acts of killing or injuring Gazans.

"Israel must ensure the military does not commit acts of genocide." said the judge.

It is known that the alleged genocide case related to the violation of the 1948 Genocide Convention was submitted by South Africa to the International Court based in The Hague, Netherlands.