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ICJ judges say Israeli settlements in the West Bank and East Jerusalem are ‘in violation of international law’

The ICJ's advisory opinion on Israel's settlements in Palestinian territories sparks debate and disagreement, challenging historical rights and agreements.

Activists say ICJ’s ruling will do little for Palestinians under occupation unless other states apply pressure to Israel

The International Court of Justice ruled Friday that Israel’s presence in the occupied Palestinian Territories is illegal and called on it to stop building settlements in the West Bank and East Jerusalem. Palestinian Authority president Mahmoud Abbas hailed the decision while Israeli Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu said it cannot alter…

Judgment challenges allies such as UK and US, which for years soft-pedalled on occupation of Palestinian territories

International Court of Justice says Israel’s policies in the occupied Palestinian territory amount to annexation.

The UN's top court will on Friday hand down its view on the legal consequences of Israel's occupation of Palestinian territories since 1967, amid growing international pressure over the war in Gaza.

Ambition does not check ambition. Erudition checks opposition.

PM Netanyahu told to order West Bank annexation if the International Court of Justice rules against Israeli occupation.

The primary effect, if not purpose, of international law, is to use lawfare to punish Israel, and by extension, the United States.

A leading South African judge said on Thursday that "hardly anything" will deter Israel's Gaza offensive, but Pretoria's case against Israel at the International Court of Justice remains vital to highlight the dire situation.