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Malcolm Shaw, a British expert on international law, will represent Israel at a hearing at the International Court of Justice in The Hague next week over South Africa's request to initiate legal proceedings against Israel for committing genocide in Gaza, he told Walla! A source familiar with the matter. Alongside Shaw, the Israeli team will include jurists from the Foreign Ministry and the Justice Ministry. Shaw's appointment was first reported here. Shaw is a professor of international law. An Israeli source said Shaw had provided legal advice and assistance to the Israeli government on several occasions in the past.
Professor Malcolm Shaw told Walla! Because he "feels proud and honored" to have been asked to represent Israel at the International Court of Justice. "The hearing in the case is next week and I have to work. My experience has taught me that anything I say publicly will be exploited by the other side," he said.
Former Deputy Attorney General for International Law Roy Scheindorff said that Professor Malcolm Shaw is one of the world's leading experts in the field of international law and has represented many countries in legal proceedings in the international arena, including before the International Court of Justice in The Hague. "His books are considered basic books in the field of international law. This is a professional appointment worthy of handling one of the most important cases in Israel's handling of the international legal arena." said Scheindorf
He has provided legal advice and assistance to the Israeli government on several occasions in the past. Malcolm Shaw/official website, The Institute of International Law
Next week, the hearing is expected to begin at the International Court of Justice in The Hague, where for the first time Israel will deal with a lawsuit filed against it by another country. This followed South Africa's lawsuit to the ICC, claiming that the State of Israel was responsible for genocide in the Gaza Strip.
This is a real drama, as South Africa is also seeking temporary relief. If the ICC decides to accept this request, it may issue an order ordering Israel to stop the war in Gaza. While the ICC has no "teeth" and cannot de facto enforce the order, the UN Security Council may issue a resolution against Israel as a result of such an order. A court order could make it very difficult for friendly countries like the United States to veto such a resolution. In addition, the Americans may find it difficult to pass an aid package in Congress to finance and arm Israel if such an order is issued.
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