Israel is waging a defensive war to eliminate Hamas and return prisoners held in the Gaza Strip. Foreign Ministry of Israel

Israel responded to the decision of the International Court of Justice, according to which Tel Aviv is obliged to stop the attacks in Rafah and any other actions that could negatively affect the population of the city. The court also ordered Israel to keep the Rafah checkpoint open and ensure unhindered access for fact-finding missions to the Gaza Strip. Israel's National Security Council and Foreign Ministry issued a joint statement saying the accusations against Tel Aviv of genocide are false and repugnant. According to the publication, Israeli forces are waging a defensive war to eliminate Hamas and return prisoners held in the Gaza Strip. "Israel acts in accordance with international law," the statement said. The structures ensure that they do not carry out activities in the Rafah area that could lead to the total or partial destruction of the population of the Gaza Strip. According to the statement, the Israeli side is keeping the Rafah crossing open for humanitarian supplies and will not allow terrorist groups to control it. While military operations continue in the Gaza Strip, and in particular in the city of Rafah on the border with Egypt, the number of civilian casualties has reached 36,000. , the number of wounded exceeds 80,000.