"South Africa condemns the massacre of 112 Palestinians and the injury of hundreds more as they sought life-saving aid," South Africa's Department of International Relations and Cooperation said.
The official did not provide details on the content of the report, which was filed hours before the deadline for its submission.
Peace will only be possible when the Palestinian Authority eliminates its pay-for-slay law and when Palestinian schoolchildren will be taught to acknowledge and respect the citizens of Israel.
"The unfolding situation after October 7 proves once again that, without addressing the root cause of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, there can be no peace in the region," he said.
Though only an interim report, this will be even more comprehensive than the ICJ report coming out this week.
China has become increasingly aligned with the Palestinian cause in the last couple of years.
South Africa allegedly files its case to escape bankruptcy, while the United States supposedly pressures Israel to shore up votes ahead of elections.
Our leaders need to begin talking about ideas for paths to peace. We are years and years too late, and the bodies are piling up.
Ireland and Jordan were among 49 countries and three organizations that are addressing the court during the six-day process that began February 19 and is expected to end this coming Monday.
Israel, which is not taking part, said in written comments that the court's involvement could be harmful to achieving a negotiated settlement.
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