The International Court of Justice (ICJ) has ruled that Israel must stop its military offensive in Rafah in southern Gaza.

The court said the humanitarian situation in Rafah had "deteriorated further" since its last court order.

<p>South Africa asked the ICJ to make the order after the country suggested Israel's actions were "genocidal".</p>

South Africa put in an emergency request to stop Israel's actions{ai:summary}<p>ICJ orders Israel to halt military offensive in Rafah, Gaza after South Africa accuses Israel of genocide. #Israel</p>

Israel ordered to immediately cease Rafah offensive by ICJ - Situation 'disastrous'

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