International Justice considers Israel’s humanitarian obligations to the Palestinians next month

The International Court of Justice announced that it will hold hearings next month to consider Israel’s humanitarian obligations towards the Palestinians, amid charges of the Israeli occupation of preventing the arrival of aid to Gaza. Last December, the United Nations General Assembly agreed to a decision requesting the court to issue an advisory opinion on the legal obligations of the occupation in this regard. The court stated in an official statement that the hearings will start on April 28 at its headquarters in The Hague.

The decision, which Norway in October was issued, was issued by a large majority at the United Nations, and calls on the International Court of Justice to clarify the measures that Israel must take “to ensure and facilitate the provision of necessary and urgent supplies for the survival of Palestinian civilians without obstacles.” Although the decisions of the International Court of Justice are legally binding, it lacks clear implementation mechanisms, but it contributes to increasing diplomatic pressure on Israel.

Since the frenzous ceasefire in January entered, the Gaza Strip has witnessed an influx of humanitarian aid, but the Israeli occupation announced earlier this month to freeze the delivery delivery operations until Hamas agreed to its conditions to extend the truce.

These developments come after the occupation passed a law to stop the work of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestinian Refugees “UNRWA” on its territory as of the end of January, after it has already banned its activities in the West Bank and Gaza Strip. The occupation claims that some UNRWA employees were involved in the October 7, 2023 attack, although there is no proof.

(France Press)