Palestinian rights groups call for third states to enforce ICJ ruling

Three Palestinian human rights groups welcomed the ICJ’s ruling ordering Israel to stop its assault on Rafah.

Al-Haq, Al Mezan and the Palestinian Centre for Human Rights issued a joint statement on Friday welcoming the top UN court’s ruling against Israel. 

The groups noted that the implementation of the ruling is mandatory under international law, adding that “third states must take firm and unequivocal action to ensure Israel’s compliance”.

The groups called for sanctions on Israel and a complete arms embargo.