It was Friday that Spain sent the International Court of Justice (ICJ) a Declaration of Intervention in the case that South Africa had brought against Israel about how the Genocide Convention should be applied in the Gaza Strip.
“This intervention is motivated by our responsibility as a State party to the Genocide Convention and our firm commitment to international law,” said the Spanish government.
By taking this step, Madrid is joining countries like Colombia, Mexico, and Palestine. Other countries like Ireland, Belgium, and Chile are also likely to follow suit.
This shows that the country is committed to supporting the ICJ’s work to keep the international order built on rules.
The ministry also said, “We want to help bring peace back to Gaza and the Middle East.”
Spain stressed the need for a two-state solution to give Palestinians and Israelis lasting peace and security.
It brought up worries about the humanitarian situation in Gaza, which includes making it hard to get aid and destroying buildings.
“We urge the ICJ to address the obligation to prevent genocide and ensure compliance with the Court’s binding precautionary measures,” it added.
It also said that Spain had promised to follow the ICJ’s decision, which showed its support for international court decisions and its commitment to promoting peace and security around the world.
Following a resolution from the UN Security Council calling for a quick end to the fighting, Israel has been criticized around the world for continuing its harsh offensive on Gaza since Hamas attacked on October 7.
Local health officials say that since then, more than 37,700 Palestinians have been killed in Gaza, mostly women and children, and more than 86,500 have been hurt.
After eight months of fighting, large parts of Gaza are still in ruins, and food, clean water, and medicine can’t get to the people who need them.
