Revised schedule for the public hearings

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Press Release
Unofficial
No. 2024/2
10 January 2024
Proceedings instituted by South Africa against Israel on 29 December 2023 Request for the indication of provisional measures Revised schedule for the public hearings
THE HAGUE, 10 January 2024. The schedule for the public hearings on the Request for the indication of provisional measures submitted by South Africa on 29 December 2023 has been revised. The two sessions, which are due to take place on Thursday 11 and Friday 12 January 2024, have been extended by one hour, further to a request from Israel.
The revised schedule is as follows:
Thursday 11 January 2024 10 a.m.-1 p.m.: Oral argument (South Africa)
Friday 12 January 2024 10 a.m.-1 p.m.: Oral argument (Israel)
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Registration and accreditation processes closed
Owing to the high level of interest in this case and the limited number of seats available in the Great Hall of Justice for members of the diplomatic corps, registration has closed and no further requests will be accepted. Members of the diplomatic corps whose registration was successful will be informed shortly.
Similarly, owing to the high level of media interest in the case and the limited space available in the Press Room, the media accreditation process has also closed. Successfully accredited journalists will be informed shortly.
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