ICJ Case on Israel's Occupation of Palestine

➡️ ICJ Ruling on Israel's Illegal Occupation of Palestine

The official hearing was held in February 2024, and after months of deliberations, the result was released by the United Nations top court, the ICJ on July 19, 2024. They ruled the Israeli occupation of Palestinian territories illegal, banning new settlements, and evacuating those already established, as well as paying reparations for the damages caused. Since 1967, Israel has built roughly 160 settlements housing 700,000 Jews in the West Bank and East Jerusalem.

Settler violence in these occupied territories has worsened significantly since the start of the War on Gaza in October 2023. Attacks are common place and in the last year alone 1,000s of Palestinians have been driven from their homes, not to mention hundreds of violent attacks, and even deaths.

The ICJ ruling is not legally binding, however it carries significant weight internationally. After 57 years of occupation, this is a positive step towards justice for Palestinians. Israeli PM Netanyahu dismissed the ICJ decision as false, claiming that Jewish people cannot be ‘occupiers’ in their own land.

Findings by the court have been sent to the UN General Assembly, who will decide how to proceed, including a potential resolution. Peace advocates and pro-Palestinian supports are hoping this ruling could be a catalyst for peace negotiations and a complete ceasefire.

Author: Rachael Mellor, 22.07.24 licensed under CC BY-ND 4.0

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