ICJ to deliver advisory opinion on Israeli occupation next week

The International Court of Justice (ICJ) has announced it will deliver its advisory opinion on the Israeli occupation of Palestinian territory in a week's time.

Separate to the more well-publicised genocide case brought by South Africa on Israel's attack on the Gaza Strip, the UN's highest court heard in February from 52 countries and three international organisations on the legal consequences of Israel’s decades-long occupation. 

An advisory opinion is an ICJ instrument that has no binding force but carries significant legal and moral authority.  

PRESS RELEASE: the #ICJ will deliver its Advisory Opinion in respect of the Legal Consequences arising from the Policies and Practices of Israel in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem on 19 July 2024 at 3 p.m. https://t.co/y0CgVd2hss Watch live @UNWebTV pic.twitter.com/C9skl1mAGN

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