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INTERNATIONAL COURT OF JUSTICE

World Court Finds Israel Responsible for Apartheid, says its Presence in Palestinian Territories is Illegal

HUMAN RIGHTS WATCH07/21/2024

Human Rights Watch – (New York) –  The International Court of Justice (ICJ) issued an advisory opinion on July 19, 2024, with significant consequences for human rights protections in Palestine under Israel’s 57-year occupation. The opinion stems from a December 2022 request by the United Nations General Assembly to the court to consider the legal consequences of Israel’s policies and practices in the Occupied Palestinian Territory.

The following quote can be attributed to Tirana Hassan, Human Rights Watch Executive Director:

“In a historic ruling the International Court of Justice has found multiple and serious international law violations by Israel towards Palestinians in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including, for the first time, finding Israel responsible for apartheid. The court has placed responsibility with all states and the United Nations to end these violations of international law. The ruling should be yet another wake up call for the United States to end its egregious policy of defending Israel’s oppression of Palestinians and prompt a thorough reassessment in other countries as well.”

Video report added by IC:

Al Jazeera English Video: “Occupied Palestinian territory: ICJ says Israel’s presence violates international law”

 

 

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