Kenya Explains Why it Won’t Join South Africa’s Case Against Israel
Kenya has decided not to align with South Africa in a legal dispute at the International Court of Justice in The Hague, Netherlands. This case denounces Israel’s actions in the ongoing Middle East conflict.
On Monday, March 4, the Foreign Affairs Principal Secretary Korir Sing’oei conveyed this information during the EU-Kenya Strategic Dialogue and Partnership meeting.
Sing’oei observed that Kenya’s stance was that the situation in Israel and Palestine did not warrant intervention by a court of justice.
“Part of the reasons why Kenya did not enjoin in the proceedings at the court of justice initiated by South Africa and a couple of other countries is because it is our very strong view that this is not a matter that can be litigated,” the PS stated.
He clarified that there weren’t any judicial bodies prepared to issue meaningful judgments on the intricate issues unfolding in Palestine and Israel.
Kenya’s position in foreign policy regarding this issue is that both parties should strive for a peaceful resolution to settle the conflict.
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“The view that we continue to hold is that ultimately there has to be a negotiated settlement and there cannot be better negotiation than a two-state solution,” Singo’ei stated.
The spokesperson additionally stated that Kenya will maintain its steadfast stance on its foreign policy concerning conflicts in other countries.
“We do not keep changing our positions. Whether in the case of the Ukraine invasion or whether on the matter of Somalia and Somaliland, or Ethiopia,” he spoke of the Kenya Kwanza administration’s foreign policy.
“Our position is anchored on the fact that territorial integrity is sacrosanct.”
Sing’oei mentioned that Kenya was keeping an eye on the situation in Haiti and reaffirmed its dedication to assisting the conflict-affected nation.
Kenya formally pledged to send 1,000 police officers to Haiti on Friday, March 1st.
Kenya Explains Why it Won’t Join South Africa’s Case Against Israel
