ICJ’s Order for Israel to prevent acts of 'Genocide' highlights the complicity of Politicians and Journalists

London - In a historic decision, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) has issued an interim order for Israel to prevent acts of genocide and punish incitement to genocide in its horrific assault on Gaza and allow humanitarian aid to be provided to the besieged population in Gaza.

Whilst any attempt to halt the genocide is welcome, it is disturbing that despite the overwhelming evidence the Court did not order an immediate ceasefire.

The vulnerability of the ICJ to political pressure and the recognition that any order would be ignored by Israel and its western backers is evident in its failure to require a ceasefire. However the ruling highlights the sickening complicity, double standards and hypocrisy of politicians , journalists and commentators who have encouraged and sustained the genocide. 

It is inevitable that the United States will continue to veto any resolution challenging Israel at the United Nations Security Council. However , today Israel and its western backers who are engaged in genocide stand more isolated than ever. 

It is imperative that communities and activists supporting Palestine utilise this moment to double down on highlighting the inherently racist and violent nature of Zionism, the complicity of many western states and politicians who continue to support the mass murder of an entire nation .

In the absence of reliable protection under international law, and the continuing supply of lethal weapons to Israel by the west, the Palestinian people are left with no choice but to exercise their inalienable right to self-defence.