The ICJ's Highly Critical Ruling on Israel's Conduct in Gaza - and What Could Happen Next

The ICJ's highly critical ruling on Israel's conduct in Gaza - and what could happen next

This was a verdict that came slowly, and with some of its barbs hidden in sub-clauses and legalese. But if you put the elements together, it was a highly critical attack on Israel's conduct in the occupied territories. Not just in Gaza, but also in the West Bank and East Jerusalem.

Norway: ICJ ruling places all states before their responsibilities toward Gaza

Norwegian Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide affirmed that the International Court of Justice’s ruling is significant and comes following an initiative by Norway, expressing his satisfaction with the clarity of the decision. In press statements on Wednesday, the Norwegian foreign minister said: “The ICJ ruling should be referred to the UN General Assembly and built upon, and we are pleased with the clarity of the decision,” according to the Pales…

Palestine welcomes ICJ ruling on Israel’s obligations in occupied territories