The UN’s high court docket has mentioned Israel’s occupation of Palestinian territories is towards worldwide legislation, in a landmark opinion.
The Worldwide Court docket of Justice (ICJ) mentioned Israel ought to cease settlement exercise within the occupied West Financial institution, East Jerusalem and Gaza and finish its “unlawful” occupation of these areas as quickly as potential.
The court docket’s advisory opinion will not be legally binding however nonetheless carries important political weight. It marks the primary time the ICJ has delivered a place on the legality of the 57-year occupation.
The ICJ, based mostly at The Hague within the Netherlands, has been analyzing the problem because the starting of final yr, on the request of the UN Basic Meeting.
The court docket was particularly requested to present its view on Israel’s insurance policies and practices in direction of the Palestinians, and on the authorized standing of the occupation.
