A judgment that will attract great attention worldwide. The United Nations' highest court will make an initial decision on Friday January 26 on urgent measures requested by South Africa against Israel, which it accuses of “genocide” in Gaza. The International Court of Justice based in The Hague could order the Jewish state to end its military operations or facilitate humanitarian aid. However, she will not comment today on the question of whether Israel is actually committing genocide or not. Follow our live stream.
Khan Younes at the center of the conflict. There were incessant bombings on Thursday in Khan Younes, where the Israeli army believes Hamas leaders are hiding, according to an AFP journalist. The city is located in the south of the Gaza Strip and is “surrounded” by the IDF. The international community has expressed serious concern in recent hours.
More and more refugees in Rafah. Thousands of people have fled Khan Younes to seek refuge in Rafah, a city on the border with Egypt where the majority of the 1.7 million displaced Palestinians are already concentrated. UNRWA Commissioner General Philippe Lazzarini spoke of an “endless search for security” for the civilian population.
France condemns Israeli shooting at an emergency shelter. “It is essential to protect United Nations sites and humanitarian personnel whose work is essential to the civilian population in the Gaza Strip,” says the Quai d'Orsay, calling on Israel to “comply with international humanitarian law.” According to the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA), 13 people were killed in these attacks.