The International Court of Justice ruled that the occupation of the West Bank violates international law and the Fourth Geneva Convention.
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Updated Sep 10
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What happened
The International Court of Justice ruled that the occupation of the West Bank violates international law and the Fourth Geneva Convention.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.The ICJ issued its 2024 Advisory Opinion on the occupation, noting policy shifts are underway.1 source
ICJ advises on illegality of continued presence in West Bank, calling for expulsion of non-Jews.1 source
ICJ ruled settlements illegal while settler attacks occurred in the West Bank.1 source
Current settlement construction in the West Bank faces US support and EU non-penalization.1 source
ICJ rules occupation of West Bank violates international law.1 source
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The entities involved
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West Bank
Palestinian territory on the western bank of the Jordan River, occupied by Israel
- Israeli bombardment and ground operations, coupled with violence and investigations, threaten to spill over across the West Bank, Gaza Strip, and East Jerusalem.
- Spain's Sira Rego made controversial remarks about the Palestinian state, leading Israel to summon the Spanish embassy and expel diplomats from Ramallah.
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International Court of Justice
primary judicial organ of the United Nations
Related events
- The International Court of Justice ruled Israel's occupation of Palestinian territories illegal, while the ICC confirmed active jurisdiction over the territories.
- UN considers settlements on West Bank illegal.
- ICJ declared Israel's occupation of West Bank illegal amidst ongoing operations against Hamas in Gaza, while ICG reported on the economic collapse of the region.
- International actors, including France, Canada, and Australia, have taken action regarding the West Bank, including sanctions on illegal settlers and support for peace funds.
- The Israeli government petitioned the High Court of Justice while maintaining military control over the occupied West Bank.
Coverage
Newest first; wire copies grouped- arabnews.com
- mondoweiss.net
- aljazeera.com
- theguardian.com
- middleeastmonitor.com
- sana.sy
- wrp.org.uk
- arynews.tv
- nuclear-news.net
- imemc.org
- heraldscotland.com