ICJ Says Israel’s Presence in Occupied Palestinian Territories Is ‘Unlawful’

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2024-09-17T12:48:33-0400

In a non-binding opinion, the International Court of Justice pointed to a wide list of policies, including the building and expansion of Israeli settlements in the West Bank and east Jerusalem, use of the area's natural resources, the annexation and imposition of permanent control over lands and discriminatory policies against Palestinians, all of which it said violated international law.