What you need to know about the ICJ ruling

Here are the main elements of the ruling and the key reactions to it:

•  The ICJ’s ruling orders Israel to immediately halt its offensive in Rafah in southern Gaza.
• The court calls on Israel to allow international investigators to enter the enclave to conduct inquiries.
  It also orders the Rafah crossing to be opened for unhindered provision of basic services and humanitarian aid.
• The ICJ asks Israel to report back to the court within one month on its progress in applying measures ordered by it.
• Hamas has welcomed the ICJ ruling and called on the international community to pressure Israel to implement the decision.
• Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich has said stopping the war meant Israel would cease to exist, adding that the country will not agree to it.
• Prime Minister Netanyahu is expected to meet shortly with his key ministers about the ICJ ruling.