South Africa says the people of Gaza are under a complete siege from Israel. This morning the International Court of Justice (ICJ) is hearing submissions from different countries.

ICJ has opened hearings to gauge Israel’s responsibility for the humanitarian crisis engulfing Gaza during its war against Hamas.

The hearings, which began on Monday in The Hague, will run throughout the week.

This follows a request last year from the United Nations General Assembly asking the court to assess Israel’s responsibility to ensure the provision of essential supplies to Gaza.

International Relations Director-General Zane Dangor says Israel has blatantly ignored its obligations as stipulated by international law.

“Israel’s Defence Minister Israel Katz said on 16 Aprile 2025 and I quote Israel’s policy is clear no humanitarian aid is about to enter Gaza there are no preparations to anbale such aid. Under the world watchful eye Palestinians across Palestinian territories are being subjected to atrocity crimes, persecution apartheid and genocide,” says Dangor.

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