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U.N. Court Rejects Nicaragua's Request Against Germany

Presiding judge Nawaf Salam, fourth from left, arrives to read the ruling at the International Court of Justice in The Hague, Netherlands, Tuesday, April 30, 2024. The top U.N. court rejected on Tuesd

The International Court of Justice has rejected a request by Nicaragua to order Germany to cease military and other aid to Israel and renew funding to the U.N. aid agency in Gaza. The court ruled against the request in a 15-1 vote, stating that the legal conditions for such an order were not met. Germany, which informed the judges that it is barely exporting any arms to Israel, was effectively supported by the court's decision.

While the case was not dismissed entirely, the court will continue to hear arguments from both sides regarding the merits of Nicaragua's allegations. Nicaragua claims that Germany's support to Israel has contributed to the failure to prevent genocide in Gaza. The court expressed deep concern about the dire living conditions of Palestinians in the Gaza Strip and emphasized the importance of all states fulfilling their international obligations regarding arms transfers in armed conflicts.

Germany, in response to the ruling, emphasized its commitment to humanitarian aid for Palestinians and its efforts towards a two-state solution in the Middle East. The German Foreign Office clarified that it had granted only a minimal number of export licenses for weapons to Israel since the conflict began.

Germany informed the court that it is barely exporting any arms to Israel.
International Court of Justice ruled against Nicaragua's request to order Germany to cease military aid to Israel.
The court will continue to hear arguments regarding Nicaragua's allegations against Germany's support to Israel.

Israel, not a party to the case, denies allegations of genocide and asserts its right to self-defense against Hamas-led militants. Nicaragua's legal team affirmed its determination to pursue the case, while Israel's allies face mounting pressure to cease weapon supplies.

The court also dismissed Nicaragua's request for Germany to reinstate direct funding to the U.N. aid agency in Gaza. The ongoing legal battles and international investigations, including one by the International Criminal Court, reflect the complex and contentious nature of the Israel-Palestine conflict.

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