LONDON, (PIC)
Two European officials have supported South Africa’s move to sue Israel at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) for committing genocide against the Palestinian people in Gaza.
Deputy Prime Minister of Belgium Petra De Sutter urged Belgium on Tuesday to follow the lead of South Africa, stressing that Belgium should take action against Israel at ICJ.
In a post on X, the diplomat said: “Belgium cannot stand by and watch the immense human suffering in Gaza. We must act against the threat of genocide.”
“I want Belgium to take action at the International Court of Justice, following the lead of South Africa. I will propose this within the Belgian government,” she elaborated.
De Sutter has previously called for boycotting Israel because of its aggression on Gaza, saying “It is time for sanctions against Israel. The bombing is inhumane.”
Another prominent diplomat, former British Labor Party leader Jeremy Corbyn has also called on the British government to support the genocide case filed by South Africa against Israel.
“Every day, more unspeakable atrocities are being carried out in Gaza. Millions of people around the world support South Africa’s efforts to hold Israel accountable. Why can’t our government do this?” Corbyn wrote on the X platform.
Corbyn had previously slammed British politicians, accusing them of giving a green light to Israel to annihilate the Gaza Strip.
In November, he participated in a pro-Palestine march in London, declaring his refusal of killing of civilians, and demanding an end to the siege and war on the Gaza Strip.
South Africa brought the case against Israel last month, accusing it of committing genocide against the Palestinian people in Gaza.
The ICJ is due to hear South Africa’s case against Israel on January 11 and 12, in which Pretoria says Tel Aviv has been committing genocide against the Palestinian population in Gaza since 7 October.
