UN's Top Court Issues Landmark Opinion on Israeli Occupation of Palestinian territories

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The International Court of Justice (ICJ) has declared Israel's presence in the occupied Palestinian territories as unlawful, urging an end to its settlement activities in the West Bank and East Jerusalem. This non-binding opinion highlights the ongoing expansion of Israeli settlements and the imposition of control over these areas, which are deemed discriminatory against Palestinians.

 

The ICJ’s panel of judges concluded that Israel’s actions violate international law, specifically citing Article 49 of the Fourth Geneva Convention. The ruling calls for the immediate cessation of settlement construction and labels Israel’s continued occupation as illegal.

 

Israel did not participate in the hearings but submitted written objections, arguing that the questions posed were biased and overlooked its security concerns. Israeli officials have expressed that such interventions could disrupt the peace process, which has been stagnant for over a decade.

 

This decision coincides with Israel's recent military actions in Gaza, following attacks by Hamas. Separately, the ICJ is examining allegations of genocide related to Israel’s military campaign, a claim Israel denies.

 

Historically, Israel captured the West Bank, East Jerusalem, and Gaza Strip during the 1967 Mideast war. Palestinians aim to establish an independent state comprising these territories. While Israel considers the West Bank as disputed territory and has annexed East Jerusalem, it withdrew from Gaza in 2005 but maintains a blockade.

 

The Palestinian Authority, backed by numerous countries and organizations, argued in February that Israel's occupation amounts to apartheid and urged its immediate termination to sustain the possibility of a two-state solution.

 

The ruling might not alter Israeli policies immediately but could influence global perceptions and increase international recognition of Palestine. Countries like Spain, Norway, and Ireland have recently recognized Palestinian statehood.

 

In response to the ICJ's findings, there may be increased support for movements advocating boycotts and sanctions against Israel. The decision could further isolate Israel legally and politically while bolstering opposition to its settlement activities.

 

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government, heavily influenced by settler interests, continues to promote settlement expansion. Recent actions include the significant appropriation of land in the Jordan Valley, raising concerns about further entrenchment of Israeli control over the West Bank.

 

Overall, the ICJ's opinion reinforces international calls for an end to Israel's occupation, emphasizing the need for renewed efforts toward peace and a viable two-state solution.

 

5 Page Press release ICJ Judgement 19 July 2024 Pdf

32 Page Summary of the Advisory Opinion of 19 July 2024 Pdf

 

Credit: BBC 2024-07-20

 

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[impulse]

Move along.  Nothing to see here, folks.

 

[thaipo7]

The ICJ is just as useful as the Justice Department in the US under Biden and Garland.  Both corrupt as hell and run by Marxists and Communists.  Yes, Marxists and Communists.

[newbee2022]

33 minutes ago, thaipo7 said:

The ICJ is just as useful as the Justice Department in the US under Biden and Garland.  Both corrupt as hell and run by Marxists and Communists.  Yes, Marxists and Communists.

Always better than under dictatorship of grandpa Donny by far🙏

(The ICJ by the way got judges from all over the world and represent International Law, whereas your justice department represents only one country and will changed the members after every election)☹️

[thaibeachlovers]

4 hours ago, Social Media said:

This non-binding opinion

Useless talking shop saying things it knows will be ignored by israel, and if it was a "binding opinion" would be vetoed by israel's IMO partner in crime the US.

 

4 hours ago, Social Media said:

Israeli officials have expressed that such interventions could disrupt the peace process, which has been stagnant for over a decade.

What else would they say? It's been stagnant for over a decade because israel will never agree to it IMO. However, it's a useful charade for the US to pretend to pursue.

 

4 hours ago, Social Media said:

Overall, the ICJ's opinion reinforces international calls for an end to Israel's occupation, emphasizing the need for renewed efforts toward peace and a viable two-state solution.

As long as the US has a veto that is but smoke in the wind, IMO.

[Dionigi]

The UN is a joke it is high time that all European and the USA walked away from them and stopped listening to their woke ideas. Why did they not condemn Russian occupation of the Crimea and its continued aggression in Ukraine? Why are they not stopping Hezbollah rockets when their troops are already on the ground for that very reason?

[Tubulat]

56 minutes ago, newbee2022 said:

Always better than under dictatorship of grandpa Donny by far🙏

(The ICJ by the way got judges from all over the world and represent International Law, whereas your justice department represents only one country and will changed the members after every election)☹️

Surely that is the same court that ruled in favour of corrupt South Africa regarding Israel and and the Palestinians.
Yes then you can say justice is being done.😂

[thaibeachlovers]

31 minutes ago, Dionigi said:

The UN is a joke it is high time that all European and the USA walked away from them and stopped listening to their woke ideas. Why did they not condemn Russian occupation of the Crimea and its continued aggression in Ukraine? Why are they not stopping Hezbollah rockets when their troops are already on the ground for that very reason?

and why are they not stopping the conflict in Gaza and making israel leave the illegally occupied West Bank? I agree it's a joke.

[newbee2022]

34 minutes ago, Tubulat said:

Surely that is the same court that ruled in favour of corrupt South Africa regarding Israel and and the Palestinians.
Yes then you can say justice is being done.😂

I think your brain is out of order😂. Or too much booze already? Or both?😱

[loong]

What choice does Israel have?
They offered to return the West Bank to Jordan and Jordan said "No thanks!"

They offered to return Gaza to Egypt and Egypt said "No thanks!"

Israel withdrew completely from Gaza in 2005 and since then the Gazans just want to kill Israelis. Thats why Israel had to erect a barrier. I wonder why Egypt also felt the need to erect a barrier.

I think that it is a fair assumption that if Israel withdrew completely from the West Bank, they would suffer the same problems that they have with Gaza.

[Srikcir]

2 hours ago, Dionigi said:

Why did they not condemn Russian occupation of the Crimea and its continued aggression in Ukraine?

It did with Resolution ES-11/1 - 143 in favor, 5 against and 35 abstaining. Thailand abstained.

[thaibeachlovers]

38 minutes ago, loong said:

What choice does Israel have?
They offered to return the West Bank to Jordan and Jordan said "No thanks!"

They offered to return Gaza to Egypt and Egypt said "No thanks!"

Israel withdrew completely from Gaza in 2005 and since then the Gazans just want to kill Israelis. Thats why Israel had to erect a barrier. I wonder why Egypt also felt the need to erect a barrier.

I think that it is a fair assumption that if Israel withdrew completely from the West Bank, they would suffer the same problems that they have with Gaza.

IMO somewhat rewriting history.

[newbee2022]

1 hour ago, loong said:

What choice does Israel have?
They offered to return the West Bank to Jordan and Jordan said "No thanks!"

They offered to return Gaza to Egypt and Egypt said "No thanks!"

Israel withdrew completely from Gaza in 2005 and since then the Gazans just want to kill Israelis. Thats why Israel had to erect a barrier. I wonder why Egypt also felt the need to erect a barrier.

I think that it is a fair assumption that if Israel withdrew completely from the West Bank, they would suffer the same problems that they have with Gaza.

Twisted ideas💩

[Dionigi]

Just now, Srikcir said:

It did with Resolution ES-11/1 - 143 in favor, 5 against and 35 abstaining. Thailand abstained.

So what did they do about it. A slap on the wrist and oh what a bad boy you are don't do it again, toothless tigers. Leave the useless organisation

[placnx]

7 hours ago, thaibeachlovers said:

and why are they not stopping the conflict in Gaza and making israel leave the illegally occupied West Bank? I agree it's a joke.

 The US prevents the passage of a Security Council resolution that would authorize sanctions, an international force to replace the IDF in the West Bank, etc. However, individual countries have and can sanction Israel, but it will take a lot of countries doing so to move the immovable settlers. 

[retarius]

If these lands are occupied territory then it is legitimate for the Palestinian who live there to rise up and overthrow the occupiers, by violent means if necessary. Bit like the French resistance during WW2. 

[loong]

12 hours ago, retarius said:

If these lands are occupied territory then it is legitimate for the Palestinian who live there to rise up and overthrow the occupiers, by violent means if necessary. Bit like the French resistance during WW2. 

 

So, if the Native Americans or the Australian Aboriginals rose up and started slaughtering their occupiers, you would consider it legitimate?
They would have legitimate claims according to you, unlike the Arabs that have only decided to identify themselves as Palestinians since the 1960's.

Most if not all countries rulers and borders have changed over the centuries, usually by war and conquest. The Arabs are indigenous to the Arab Peninsular. All other Arab countries in North Africa and the Middle East have been occupied by Arabs

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22 hours ago, thaipo7 said:

The ICJ is just as useful as the Justice Department in the US under Biden and Garland.  Both corrupt as hell and run by Marxists and Communists.  Yes, Marxists and Communists.

From the landing page of the World News Forum:

"Any alleged factual claims must be supported by a valid link to an approved credible source."

https://aseannow.com/forum/158-world-news/

 

So please share with us the names of those government officials who believe that all enterprises should be owned and managed by the proletariat. In other words put up or...

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UPDATE: The ICJ's Advisory Opinion on Israel: A Distorted Interpretation of International Law

 

 

The recent advisory opinion issued by the International Court of Justice (ICJ) has ignited a fierce debate, reflecting a profound misuse of international legal instruments and undermining the framework established by the Oslo Accords. The opinion, which alleges that Israel's "policies and practices" breach international law, is not legally binding but its value is significantly diminished by weak reasoning, misapplication of international law, and reliance on an incorrect factual basis. This critique is powerfully articulated in the dissenting opinion of the Court’s Vice President, Julia Sebutinde.

 

The context of this opinion is rooted in General Assembly Resolution 77/247, which had pre-judged Israel as a violator of international law for political reasons. Notably, out of the 32 states that drafted and sponsored this resolution, two-thirds have no diplomatic ties with Israel and several do not recognize Israel as a state. The ICJ adopted the politicized allegations made against Israel in the resolution, even erasing Israel from the map and suggesting that the "contiguity" of "Palestinian territory" be "preserved and respected." This disregard for cartography and history leads to the flawed conclusion that Jews should be "evacuated" from Judea and Samaria, also known as the West Bank, and Jerusalem, echoing the ethnic cleansing carried out by Jordan in 1948.

 

The opinion's incorrect factual basis is even more troubling. The majority of judges endorsed blatant falsehoods regarding the information available to the court. For instance, concerning the legal status of the territory, the majority claimed that "no information has been provided to the court to substantiate [Israel’s] claims." This is patently false, as multiple states and international organizations provided information, which is on the court record, as acknowledged in the dissenting opinion. Furthermore, the court ignored Palestinian terrorism, creating its own narrative and misapplying the law instead of addressing the facts.

 

The opinion is driven by the political agenda of the court's President, Nawaf Salam, who has a long history of anti-Israel rhetoric and actions. Salam’s refusal to recuse himself despite his blatant bias further damages the credibility of the UN’s highest court and tarnishes the reputation of international law. His history includes voting to condemn Israel 210 times during his tenure as Lebanon’s Ambassador to the UN and making inflammatory speeches against Israel and "terrorist Jewish organizations." This clear bias undermines the court's claim to impartiality and harms the credibility of international judicial institutions.

 

This opinion is a continuation of the lawfare campaign against Israel, which uses legal institutions for political purposes. It undermines the political framework established by the Oslo Accords, which aimed to resolve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict through bilateral negotiations. By pursuing this pseudo-legal campaign at the ICJ, the Palestinian Authority has violated the international agreement that created it in 1994. This disregard for agreements endorsed by the international community makes them meaningless and undermines any chance for future negotiations and peace.

 

The ICJ's opinion, by tearing up the Oslo Accords, has sounded the death knell for any future negotiations and any chance at peace. This misuse of international legal tools for political ends sets a dangerous precedent and should concern anyone who cares about the integrity of the international legal order. The ICJ’s credibility has been irreparably harmed, and its ability to function as a fair and impartial arbiter in international disputes is now in serious doubt.

 

In summary, the ICJ's advisory opinion on Israel represents a staggering misuse of the tools of justice, tearing apart the framework of the Oslo Accords. The opinion is fundamentally flawed, relying on weak reasoning, misapplication of international law, and an incorrect factual basis. The dissenting opinion by the Court’s Vice President, Julia Sebutinde, powerfully articulates these flaws. The opinion was requested by General Assembly Resolution 77/247, which had pre-judged Israel for political reasons. The ICJ adopted politicized allegations, disregarded historical and cartographic facts, and ignored Palestinian terrorism, instead creating its own narrative and misapplying the law.

 

The opinion is driven by the political agenda of the court's President, Nawaf Salam, who has a history of anti-Israel rhetoric and actions. Salam’s refusal to recuse himself despite his blatant bias further damages the credibility of the UN’s highest court and tarnishes the reputation of international law. This opinion is a continuation of the lawfare campaign against Israel, undermining the political framework established by the Oslo Accords. The Palestinian Authority's pursuit of this pseudo-legal campaign at the ICJ violates the international agreement that created it in 1994, making agreements endorsed by the international community meaningless and undermining any chance for future negotiations and peace.

 

The ICJ's opinion, by tearing up the Oslo Accords, has sounded the death knell for any future negotiations and any chance at peace. This misuse of international legal tools for political ends sets a dangerous precedent and should concern anyone who cares about the integrity of the international legal order. The ICJ’s credibility has been irreparably harmed, and its ability to function as a fair and impartial arbiter in international disputes is now in serious doubt.

 

Credit: Daily Telegraph 2024-07-21

 

[Pouatchee]

On 7/20/2024 at 9:15 AM, newbee2022 said:

I think your brain is out of order😂. Or too much booze already? Or both?😱

 

dont you know that your stupid idiotic comment is out of order?

 

On 7/20/2024 at 8:39 AM, Tubulat said:

Surely that is the same court that ruled in favour of corrupt South Africa regarding Israel and and the Palestinians.
Yes then you can say justice is being done.😂

 

@Tubulat comment actually rings true. your comments , newbie, are no more educated than those of a kindergartener. i wish you would do like the wind... and blow away🙏🤣

[herfiehandbag]

Just a passing thought, I wonder how many of those august jurists are from countries where everyone, irrespective of political allegiance, race, wealth, status or religion is entitled to, and more importantly would get, a fair trial?

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What's really shocking is the finding from the court that Israel practices apartheid in the West Bank. Clearly this is a corriupt decision untethered from any reality. Only anti-Semites could endorse such a characterization. Like this guy, for instance.

 

Israel is enforcing an apartheid system in the West Bank

A former head of Israel’s Mossad intelligence agency told The Associated Press on Wednesday that Israel is enforcing an apartheid system in the West Bank, joining a tiny but growing list of retired officials to endorse an idea that remains largely on the fringes of Israeli discourse and international diplomacy.

Tamir Pardo becomes the latest former senior official to have concluded that Israel’s treatment of Palestinians in the West Bank amounts to apartheid, a reference to the system of racial separation in South Africa that ended in 1994.

Leading rights groups in Israel and abroad and Palestinians have accused Israel and its 56-year occupation of the West Bank of morphing into an apartheid system that they say gives Palestinians second-class status and is designed to maintain Jewish hegemony from the Jordan River to the Mediterranean Sea.

https://archive.ph/x9Qkq

 

[JonnyF]

Israel is teaching the world how to deal with Muslim extremism. 

 

The UN should shut tf up and get back to siphoning money off for the extravagant lifestyles of their senior figures. Focus on what they are good at. 

[coolcarer]

bias ICJ Judge

 

“ICJ Chief Judge Nawaf Salam, who presided over today’s opinion, has twice been a candidate for prime minister of Lebanon, once with Hezbollah’s support, since joining the court in 2018. The ICJ opinion reads like a campaign speech for a third run. It ignores Israel’s right of self-defense and deeply undermines the principle, established by the Security Council and Oslo Accords, that Israel need withdraw from territories occupied in its 1967 war of self-defense only in exchange for peace.

https://www.fdd.org/analysis/2024/07/20/icj-delivers-biased-ruling-against-israel-on-west-bank-and-jerusalem/