ICJ to decide on Israel’s aid obligations to Palestinians

The International Court of Justice (ICJ) has announced that it will issue an advisory opinion following a request from the UN General Assembly on Israel’s obligations to ensure the delivery of aid to Palestinians.

This includes aid provided by UN agencies, international organisations, and third countries.

The decision follows the General Assembly’s Thursday vote seeking urgent clarity after Israel banned the UN Palestinian refugee agency (Unrwa) and hindered the operations of other humanitarian groups in Gaza.

A total of 137 countries supported the Norway-drafted resolution, while Israel, the United States, and 10 other nations opposed it.

PRESS RELEASE: The #ICJ received a request for an advisory opinion f on “the obligations of Israel in relation to the presence and activities of the UN, other IOs and third States” in and in relation to the Occupied Palestinian Territory.https://t.co/2l1m3u71Pr pic.twitter.com/DP2AJCJqZ0
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