The International Court of Justice yesterday ordered Israel to take measures to prevent and punish direct incitement of genocide in the Gaza Strip. The ICJ ruled that it recognizes the Palestinians' right to be protected from acts of genocide. Delivering judgement at the Hague, Netherlands, I-C-J President, Joan Donoghue, said Israel must take immediate and effective measures to enable the provision of urgently needed basic services and humanitarian assistance in the Gaza Strip. South Africa dragged Israel to the World Court accusing it of allegedly committing genocide in Gaza.