The legal representative of the Arab League at the International Court of Justice stated that Israel continues to suppress the Palestinians and deny them their right to self-determination, according to the Cairo News Channel.
In his speech, he added that Palestinians in East Jerusalem are not able to exercise their civil rights amid Israeli violations, emphasizing that Israel continues to violate laws by committing its crimes in the Gaza Strip.
He pointed out that the Israeli occupation contradicts international justice and there is no justification for terrorizing the Palestinian people, emphasizing that ending the Israeli occupation is the only path to peace.
He affirmed that the Palestinian people have been deprived of exercising their right to self-determination and establishing their independent state.
The International Court of Justice (ICJ) issued a ruling in response to a case brought by South Africa, ordering Israel to take specific measures in relation to the situation in Gaza. The court’s decision requires Israel to prevent and punish any incitement to genocide against Palestinians in Gaza, ensure the delivery of humanitarian assistance, and preserve evidence related to allegations of genocide. The majority of judges supported these provisional measures, with at least 15 out of 17 judges voting in favor. Israel is required to report back to the court within one month on the steps it has taken to comply with these orders. However, the ICJ does not have enforcement powers, and its decisions are final and without appeal.
This ruling is part of broader international legal actions against Israel, including a separate case regarding Israel’s occupation of Palestinian territories. This case was initiated by a request from the UN General Assembly and focuses on the legal consequences of Israel’s occupation, settlement, and annexation policies, particularly in East Jerusalem. The ICJ is set to consider how these actions affect the rights of Palestinians and the responsibilities of the UN and its member states. This case is significant as it marks the second time the ICJ will weigh in on Israel’s occupation, with a previous ruling in 2004 declaring Israel’s barrier wall in the West Bank illegal.
