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Humanitarian Groups urge UN Members to follow ICJ ruling on Israel’s occupation

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July 2021 brought a historic advisory opinion from the International Court of Justice (ICJ), declaring Israel’s occupation and annexation of Palestinian territory unlawful under International Humanitarian Law (IHL). What are the main takeaways from the ICJ’s advisory opinion? All states have a duty to not recognize the illegal situation caused by Israel’s presence in the … Read more

Landmark ICJ ruling upholds Palestinians’ rights against Israeli occupation

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Responding to the ICJ Opinion on Israel’s Policies in OPT: Amnesty International’s Erika Guevara Rosas reacts to the International Court of Justice’s advisory opinion. What Does the ICJ Opinion State? The ICJ deems Israel’s occupation and annexation of Palestinian territories as unlawful. Discriminatory laws and policies against Palestinians violate the prohibition on racial segregation and … Read more