“Oh Mandela, you would be so proud…” 🇿🇦 🇵🇸
“Oh Mandela, you would be so proud…” 🇿🇦 🇵🇸
As we watch this historic proceeding at the International Court of Justice, led by South Africa, accusing Israel of genocide against Palestine, the people of the world have expressed their opinions.
As the proceedings continue into its second day, with now Israel presenting its case against South Africa’s claim, we can only hope that this historic moment in history will not be forgotten easily – and will continue to inspire us to fight for Palestine’s freedom, dignity, and justice.
“We are living history!”
I don’t think Y’ll grasp what’s happening in South Africa🇿🇦. Black people that survived #Apartheid went to become judges and lawyers.
And now defending Palestinians🇵🇸 against the country that sent South Africa🇿🇦 weapons during Apartheid!
We are living History!!!!!!… pic.twitter.com/kqfYLFzxFI
— Ahmed Teebi, MD🍉🗝️#CeaseFireNow (@Teebi_MD) January 11, 2024
“Oh Mandela….”
Oh Mandela, you would be so proud ✊🏽🖤 pic.twitter.com/kCvisufJbe
— Karim Wafa Al-Hussaini (@DrKarimWafa) January 11, 2024
“The defining image of our time.”
11 January 2023 – ICJ, The Hague
Watching African women & men fighting to save humanity & the int'l legal system against the ruthless attacks supported/enabled by most of the West will remain one of the defining images of our time. This will make history whatever happens. pic.twitter.com/PmAauI37T1
— Francesca Albanese, UN Special Rapporteur oPt (@FranceskAlbs) January 11, 2024
Palestinians celebrating in Nelson Mandela Square in Ramallah, West Bank
Palestinians gathered in Nelson Mandela Square in the occupied West Bank city of Ramallah, for a rally in appreciation of South Africa’s genocide case against Israel at the International Court of Justice at the Hague. pic.twitter.com/PaR2fiByVD
— Al Jazeera English (@AJEnglish) January 11, 2024
“Holding back tears…”
I was holding back tears today in the robing room. South Africa’s legal team was phenomenal. https://t.co/BqPxISDzwo
— Soraya | ثريا (@SorayaYBN) January 11, 2024
“International solidarity is power.”
International bodies rarely act against international colonial power.
But international solidarity is power. Palestinians will never forget the noble defense by our brothers and sisters of South Africa against apartheid and genocide. From Mandela and Tutu until freedom.
🇿🇦 🇵🇸 pic.twitter.com/l8Vp6f9WOZ
— Dr. Omar Suleiman (@omarsuleiman504) January 11, 2024
“It was an act of love and solidarity…”
I just want to say how moving and powerful South Africa’s case was. You could see how much work this team put in. It was an act of love and solidarity and no matter what happens it was a historic day that lifted our spirits. 🇵🇸❤️ 🇿🇦 https://t.co/FsPZU7Qbjy
— Ali Abunimah (@AliAbunimah) January 11, 2024
“A major victory for the Palestinians and humanity.”
Whatever the outcome, #SouthAfrica🇿🇦 has already scored a major victory for the #Palestinians & humanity. We've given them a voice before the highest court in the world. The evidence being presented to the #ICJ judges & to a global audience can't be ignored. #CEASEFIRE_NOW pic.twitter.com/TOnxPDQKAh
— Clayson Monyela (@ClaysonMonyela) January 11, 2024
