Brazil is finalizing its formal participation in South Africa’s ongoing genocide case against Israel at the International Court of Justice.
According to Brazil’s foreign ministry, the decision reflects the country’s legal duty under international humanitarian rules, pointing to credible evidence that Palestinians’ rights to protection are being permanently damaged .
South Africa initiated the case in late 2023, asking the ICJ to declare Israel in breach of its obligations under the 1948 Genocide Convention.
It also requested the court issue provisional orders requiring Israel to stop military actions and tackle the worsening humanitarian conditions in Gaza.
Several states — including Spain, Turkey, and Colombia — have already joined the case .
Brazil’s foreign ministry stressed that the global community must not ignore ongoing violence, stating that failing to address it threatens both international law and the credibility of multilateral institutions .
Legal experts note Brazil’s participation is permitted under Article 63 of the ICJ Statute.
As Latin America’s largest economy and a BRICS member, its involvement adds notable diplomatic and legal weight to the proceedings .
This move occurs amid growing international alarm over the Gaza crisis. Previous ICJ orders have demanded an end to warfare in Rafah and immediate delivery of humanitarian supplies, but Israeli military operations have persisted despite the court’s directives
Brazil’s intervention reflects a shift in its international stance—from mediator to active advocate of