The International Court of Justice (ICJ) issued an advisory opinion on July 19, 2024, with significant consequences for human rights protections in Palestine under Israel’s 57-year occupation. The opinion stems from a December 2022 request by the United Nations General Assembly to the court to consider the legal consequences of Israel’s policies and practices in the Occupied Palestinian Territory.

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.sdf.org/post/19768980

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In a historic ruling the International Court of Justice has found multiple and serious international law violations by Israel towards Palestinians in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including, for the first time, finding Israel responsible for apartheid. The court has placed responsibility with all states and the United Nations to end these violations of international law. The ruling should be yet another wake up call for the United States to end its egregious policy of defending Israel’s oppression of Palestinians and prompt a thorough reassessment in other countries as well.

  • kaffiene@lemmy.worldEnglish
    51·
    3 months ago

    Ah well again, that’s a different claim. The court is respected but everyone knows they have no enforcement powers. Their strength is entirely diplomatic

    • bartolomeo@suppo.fiEnglish
      4·
      3 months ago

      I think what’s missing here is the existence of legal precedence. The UN had an arms embargo on apartheid South Africa starting in the 70s, so there’s precedent for that.

      Fun fact: Israel violated the South Africa arms embargo. Big time.

      • kaffiene@lemmy.worldEnglish
        1·
        3 months ago

        Clearly, enforcement is the weak part of international law.

        Soooooo surprised to find Israel working against the international community thou :-)