NEW DELHI: Despite the ICJ ruling, Israel carried out strikes on the Gaza Strip on Saturday morning, targeting Rafah and the central city of Deir al-Balah. Palestinian witnesses and AFP teams reported the strikes, which have left many displaced residents hoping for an end to the conflict. The ICJ has ordered Israel to allow UN-mandated … Read more
THE HAGUE: Israel has asked the (ICJ) not to issue emergency orders for it to step up humanitarian aid to Gaza to address a looming famine, dismissing South Africa‘s request to do so as “morally repugnant”. In a legal filing to the United Nations’ top court, made public on Monday, Israel said it “has real … Read more
NEW DELHI: The United Nations‘ highest court, International Court of Justice (ICJ), will begin hearings on Monday to discuss the legal implications of Israel‘s occupation of Palestinian territories since 1967.52 countries will be presenting evidence before judges at the Peace Palace in The Hague. The UN General Assembly, in 2022, requested an advisory opinion from … Read more
Canada will continue to closely follow the case against Israel at the International Court of Justice (ICJ), Foreign Minister Melanie Joly said Friday following an interim ruling that ordered Israel to do all it can to prevent death, destruction and any acts of genocide in Gaza. The ruling did not order a ceasefire. It also … Read more