© ICJ-CIJ/Frank van Beek View of the International Court of Justice courtroom at the start of the public hearings on Israeli practices.World court considers two specific questionsThe General Assembly submitted two specific questions to the world court in its December 2022 request:“What are the legal consequences arising from the ongoing violation by Israel of the right of the Palestinian people to self-determination, from its prolonged occupation, settlement and annexation of the Palestinian territory occupied since 1967, including measures aimed at altering the demographic composition, character and status of the Holy City of Jerusalem, and from its adoption of related discriminatory legislation and measures?”
“How do the policies and practices of Israel affect the legal status of the occupation, and what are the legal consequences that arise for all States and the United Nations from this status?”
AGelbert NOTE:
The "duty to prevent genocide" is NOT optional. It is codified in Jus Cogens International Law. Israel, U.S. et al ARE ALL GUILTY of violating Jus Cogens.Israel AND the U.S. owe BILLIONS of dollars in damages to the Palestinians.
We will see if Ubi jus ibi remedium (The principle that where one's right is invaded or destroyed, the law gives a remedy to protect it or damages for its loss.) is more than empty legal rhetoric.
February 20, 2024
Second Hearing: ICJ on Israeli Policies in Occupied Palestinian Territories | United Nations
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The International Court of Justice (ICJ), the principal judicial organ of the United Nations, is holding public hearings from 19 to 26 February 2024 on the request for an advisory opinion regarding the Legal Consequences arising from the Policies and Practices of Israel in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem. These hearings are taking place at the Peace Palace in The Hague, the seat of the Court, under the presidency of Judge Nawaf Salam, President of the Court. In this session, we heard from South Africa, Algeria, Saudi Arabia, the Netherlands, Bangladesh, and Belgium.