Legal Literacy - This article discusses the role of the International Court of Justicein international law. This discussion is increasingly interesting because South Africa recently filed a lawsuit against International Court of Justice against Israel regarding genocide in the Gaza Strip, Palestine. Let's take a look at the full explanation.

The Role of International Court Of Justice In International Law

Recently, the State of South Africa (RSA) has officially submitted a lawsuit to the International Court Of Justice (ICJ) against the State of Israel, regarding the acts of genocide committed in Gaza, Palestine. Quoting the page CNN Indonesia, the trial was held on 11 – 12 January 2024. Looking at the issue of South Africa's lawsuit against Israel, it is necessary to understand the role of the ICJ as an International Court and the legal consequences of the ICJ's decision.

International Court Of Justice (ICJ)

International Court of Justice or the International Court of Justice is a judicial institution established by the United Nations (UN), based on the UN Charter in June 1945. The ICJ was founded to replace the previous international court, namely Permanent International Court Of Justice. In Article 7 paragraph (1) of the UN Charter, International Court of Justice is referred to as a UN organ, alongside other organs such as the general assembly (general assembly),…