AMMAN –
On Monday, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ayman Safadi, stated that Jordan is
about to present its oral pleadings before the
International Court of Justice’s
(ICJ) procedures regarding the case of Israel’s violation of the Genocide
Convention.
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According
to the FM, the presentation will demonstrate
Jordan's constant and unequivocal condemnation of the
Israeli occupation’s
actions, Al-Mamlaka TV reported.
Safadi
mentioned that 66 nations have declared their support for the lawsuit South
Africa filed, while only eight nations have stated their opposition.
He
discussed the symbolism of South Africa bringing this lawsuit, pointing to the
Arab-Islamic Summit’s decision that reflected the consensus of member
countries. The summit entrusted the Secretaries-General of the Arab League and
the
Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) with preparing legal pleadings
and necessary legal files to work with professional international
organizations.
Jordan,
according to Safadi, is fully involved and working within a clear plan, with
solid stances and functioning processes targeted at accomplishing the intended
goal. He did, however, note that there are working mechanisms in the court that
cannot be bypassed.
Jordan’s unwavering support for Palestine
Jordan
has not only been at the forefront of condemning Israel's war crimes and
atrocities in Gaa, but has also fought for Palestinian statehood and
sovereignty.
Last
July, Jordan submitted written pleadings to the ICJ based on the General
Assembly’s resolution adopted on December 30, 2022. The resolution requested
that the ICJ issue an advisory opinion on the legal consequences arising from
Israel’s ongoing violations in the occupied
Palestinian territories.
In its
written pleadings, Jordan reaffirmed its support for the Palestinians’ right to
self-determination and the establishment of their independent and sovereign
state along the 1967 lines, with
East Jerusalem as its capital.
The Jordanian pleadings addressed the legal ramifications of
Israel's ongoing violations of the Palestinian people's right to
self-determination, the long-term impact of its occupation, settlements, and
actions aimed at changing the character and status of Jerusalem, as well as
violations of the city's and its sacred religious sites' existing
historical and legal framework. Because of its historical custodianship, the Hashemite
Kingdom carries major responsibility in this regard.
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