42. This is precisely the object of Belize’s intervention in the present proceedings. As explained above, Belize’s “interest of a legal nature” that may be affected by the decision in the case is Belize’s interest in Israel’s compliance with its obligations under the Genocide Convention in respect of Gaza. The “precise object of [Belize’s] intervention”86 is to protect that interest. That is, to protect Belize’s interest in ensuring that Israel is held accountable for its violations of the Genocide Convention; its interest in ensuring that the authors of genocide do not enjoy impunity; and its interest in the prevention, suppression and punishment of genocide. Belize’s intervention would not introduce a new case.
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