UN court urged to address Israel's obligation amid genocide risk: Palestine representative

Some more key arguments from Blinne Ni Ghralaigh's, the Palestine representative at the ICJ:

• A UN Commission of Inquiry has concluded that Israel’s actions in Gaza are not only inhumane but may amount to genocide, a view widely supported by human rights organisations.

• Separate legal proceedings are examining Israel’s responsibility for genocide, focusing on its duty to provide aid while Palestinians face an imminent risk of mass atrocities.

• Israel has challenged the court’s jurisdiction, but legal experts assert it has full authority to rule on Israel’s obligations under international law, including protecting Palestinian civilians.

• The court must urgently clarify that UN member states have a duty to intervene and prevent potential violations of fundamental norms, such as the prohibition of genocide.

• Meanwhile, Israel continues obstructing UN-mandated investigations in Gaza, raising concerns over the destruction of evidence related to alleged war crimes.