Vikrant Shekhawat : Jul 21, 2024, 11:15 AM
Israel-Palestine War: The UN's top court called Israel's presence in the Palestinian territories illegal and asked to end it. It also criticized Israel's rule on the land occupied 57 years ago. At the same time, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu condemned the opinion of the 15-judge panel of the International Court. He said that these areas are part of the historical homeland of the Jewish people. But the court's decision can influence international opinion and move towards unilateral recognition of the Palestinian state.The court said that the construction and expansion of Israeli settlements in the West Bank and East Jerusalem, the use of the natural resources of the region, occupation and permanent control of land and discriminatory policies against Palestinians are violations of international law.Israel has no right to sovereigntyHe said that Israel has no right to sovereignty in the areas, it is violating international laws by acquiring the area by force. Also, it is hindering the right of Palestinians to self-determination. It says that other nations are obliged not to provide assistance in maintaining Israel's presence in the territories.Israel's presence illegalThe court said that Israel's presence in the occupied Palestinian territory is illegal. Therefore it should be ended as soon as possible. The court's opinion, sought by the United Nations General Assembly after a Palestinian request, came on Israel's military attack on Gaza, which began with Hamas-led attacks in southern Israel on October 7.Israel's genocide in GazaIn a separate case, the International Court is considering a South African claim that Israel's campaign in Gaza is akin to genocide. However, Israel has rejected this claim. The court said that the General Assembly and the Security Council should consider ending Israel's presence in the territories. Let us tell you that here staunch Israeli ally America has a veto.