ICJ Says Israel’s Occupation of Palestinian Territory Is Illegal and Must End

The International Court of Justice said Friday that Israel’s decades-long occupation of Gaza and the West Bank, including East Jerusalem, is unlawful and must end “as rapidly as possible.” The court’s non-binding advisory opinion was read aloud by ICJ President Nawaf Salam, a Lebanese judge and academic. Salam said the court determined based on “extensive … Continue reading ICJ Says Israel’s Occupation of Palestinian Territory Is Illegal and Must End