South Africa’s foreign minister Naledi Pandor has headed to The Hague to represent his country as the International Court of Justice (ICJ) is set to deliver its highly-anticipated verdict in a genocide case against Israel.

In a Thursday statement, South Africa’s Foreign Ministry said Pandor is leading a South African delegation to hear the ICJ interim ruling.

The verdict, if granted, would probably take the form of an order to Israel to announce a ceasefire in Gaza and allow more UN humanitarian aid into the besieged enclave.

On Dec. 29, South Africa filed a lawsuit with the ICJ requesting an injunction against Israel on the grounds that Israel's attacks on Gaza violate the  UN Genocide Convention.

South Africa is requesting that the ICJ grant interim injunctions, including that Israel immediately cease its military operations in Gaza, take reasonable measures to prevent the genocide of Palestinians, ensure that the displaced people return to their homes and have access to humanitarian assistance, including adequate food, water, fuel, medical among others.

It also wants the court to take necessary steps to punish those involved in the genocide.

Representatives of Israel and South Africa laid out their legal arguments in The Hague on 11 and 12 January in hearings that were watched worldwide. The ICJ will deliver its order on Friday.