GREAT ARTICLE!I agree that this case is unlikely to bring peace, but the goal ,mission and work of the ICJ regarding the accusations is not to bring peace, but to judge whether Israel is violating the genocide convention or not, therefore "bringing accountability to the table". In my opinion most of the time courts of justice do not bring peace, but create clear scenarios and grounds to facilitate States and civil society to talk, work and envision peace.Thanks for this article!
Elena- I agree the job of the ICJ is not to bring peace, but rather to carry out justice. 'Bringing peace' is a much more subjective, political judgment than a court is authorized to make. My only point is that by pursuing this case at the ICJ, I question whether South Africa is actually helping to bring peace and security. A different international approach might bring better results.
GREAT ARTICLE!I agree that this case is unlikely to bring peace, but the goal ,mission and work of the ICJ regarding the accusations is not to bring peace, but to judge whether Israel is violating the genocide convention or not, therefore "bringing accountability to the table". In my opinion most of the time courts of justice do not bring peace, but create clear scenarios and grounds to facilitate States and civil society to talk, work and envision peace.Thanks for this article!
Elena- I agree the job of the ICJ is not to bring peace, but rather to carry out justice. 'Bringing peace' is a much more subjective, political judgment than a court is authorized to make. My only point is that by pursuing this case at the ICJ, I question whether South Africa is actually helping to bring peace and security. A different international approach might bring better results.