ICJ orders Israel to halt Rafah offensive in Gaza

The International Court of Justice ruled that Israel must “immediately halt” its offensive into the Rafah enclave in Gaza.

In a Friday ruling, the court demanded that Israel cease its offensive into Rafah, ensure the opening of its border crossing, allow the unimpeded access of private investigators, and submit within a month a report with evidence that it is taking steps to comply with the order. The ruling was passed with 13 votes for and two against.