40 nations join ICJ case on Israel’s occupation
The International Court of Justice (ICJ) will hold public hearings on Israel’s obligations in the occupied Palestinian territories from April 28 to May 2 at the Hague.
Representatives from 40 states and four international organizations will take part in the hearings which will be held at the Peace Palace.
The case focuses on Israel’s actions and their impact on the United Nations and other international bodies operating in Palestinian areas.
Countries joining include Palestine, South Africa, China, Russia, Turkey, Pakistan, Brazil, and Ireland.
Organizations like the U.N., the Arab League, and the Organization of Islamic Cooperation will also participate.
The African Union was allowed an extension to submit its views after the deadline.
Israel is facing increasing legal pressure.
It is already under investigation for alleged genocide in Gaza, where it has killed more than 50,000 Palestinians since October 2023.
The International Criminal Court has also issued arrest warrants against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defence Minister Yoav Gallant for alleged war crimes in Gaza.
Israel is not scheduled to make an oral submission in the ICJ hearings.
The proceedings will be open to the public.
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