On the 23rd, the Ministry of International Relations and Cooperation of South Africa issued a statement welcoming the advisory opinion issued by the International Court of Justice on Israel's obligations in the occupied Palestinian territories. The statement pointed out that the advisory opinion is clearIt reaffirmed the obligations that Israel must fulfill under international law as a member of the United Nations and an occupying power.South Africa calls on all parties to strictly abide by international humanitarian law and human rights law, and believes that the foundation of lasting peace lies in the realization of the legitimate rights of the Palestinian people through a fair and inclusive process.

At the request of the United Nations General Assembly, the International Court of Justice issued a consultative opinion on the 22nd, recognizing that Israel, as an occupying country, must fulfill its obligations under international humanitarian law, facilitate humanitarian aid entry into the Gaza Strip, and ensure the smooth passage of aid materials provided by UN agencies such as the Near East Palestinian Refugee Relief and Engineering Office (Near East Relief Project Office).