Israel v South Africa: Key Takeaways from ICJ Hearings – Day 2

Israel v South Africa: Key Takeaways from ICJ Hearings – Day 2

Today’s hearings (Day 2) have yielded additional perspectives and analyses regarding the methods employed by the state of Israel in utilising hunger and starvation as tools of control

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In response to a request for an advisory opinion regarding Israel’s obligations related to the presence and activities of the United Nations, other international organizations, and third states, in the context of the Occupied Palestinian Territory, the International Court of Justice has invited oral statements from representatives of South Africa, Algeria, Saudi Arabia, Belgium, and Colombia.

IMAGE: Public hearings for an advisory opinion on Israel’s obligations towards the United Nations and its agencies and bodies in the occupied Palestinian territories continue for the second day in The Hague (The Netherlands)

On Monday, the International Court of Justice began a week-long series of hearings focused on Israel’s humanitarian responsibilities towards the Palestinian population, occurring over 50 days after the implementation of a total blockade on aid access to the conflict-affected Gaza Strip. These hearings come as a direct response to a resolution passed by the UN General Assembly in December, prompted by Norway, which requests the International Court of Justice to provide an advisory opinion detailing Israel’s responsibilities to facilitate and guarantee unobstructed access to essential humanitarian aid for Palestinians.

VIDEO: ICJ Hearing – Top UN court hears case on Israeli obligations to ensure Palestinian aid (Source: Associated Press)

Today’s hearings (Day 2) have yielded additional perspectives and analyses regarding the methods employed by the state of Israel in utilising hunger and starvation as tools of control, thereby enhancing the extent of suffering and mortality inflicted through its food systems, culminating in what can undoubtedly be characterised as an act of genocide…

IMAGE: South Africa’s representative at the ICJ, Jaymion Hendricks. (Source: Associated Press)

Palestine Chronicle reports on ICJ hearings…

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