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‘Impunity must end’: World reacts to ICJ ruling against Israeli occupation | Israel-Palestine conflict News

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The international reaction was United Nations Supreme Court ruling Israel’s continued military presence in the Occupied Palestinian Territory is illegal and must be ended immediately.

The Palestinian Authority Welcomed Israel called the International Court of Justice’s ruling a “turning point” in its decades-long fight for justice. Israel was quick to condemn Friday’s ruling, while its biggest ally, the United States, was initially silent before criticizing the verdict on Saturday.

The 15-judge panel’s advisory ruling is not binding, but Israel has Sovereign rights In its occupied territories, Israel is violating international law which prohibits the acquisition of territory by force and is interfering with the Palestinian people’s right to self-determination.

It further determined that states were obliged “not to give aid or support to the maintenance” of Israel’s presence in the region.

The world responded:

Australia

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s government said it respected the International Court of Justice’s “role in upholding international law and the rules-based order”.

“We hope that Israel will take concrete steps to halt settlement expansion in response to extremist activity,” the government said in a statement, adding that the details of the ruling were “still being carefully considered.”

Belgium

“Belgium will always advocate respect for international law,” Foreign Minister Haja Labib said in a social media post.

Brazil

The foreign ministry said the ruling “reinforces the need for a two-state solution with an independent and viable Palestinian state living side by side with Israel in peace and security within the 1967 borders, with East Jerusalem as its capital, and including the Gaza Strip and the West Bank.”

Bolivia

The Foreign Ministry called on the UN and its member states to “take appropriate measures to end the crimes being committed in the Gaza Strip and to guarantee the Palestinian right to self-determination.”

Bolivia broke off diplomatic ties with Israel early in the war and later became the first Latin American country to support a separate genocide lawsuit brought by South Africa against Israel at the International Court of Justice.

Egypt

The Foreign Ministry called on Israel to immediately end the occupation, halt new settlement activity and evacuate all existing settlements.

The ministry also called on international parties to “respect and implement the advisory opinion of the International Court of Justice, support the Palestinian people in exercising their right to self-determination and work to end the humanitarian suffering they are enduring.”

Iceland

The Foreign Ministry said the ICJ’s ruling was “clear”.

“Israel’s continued occupation of the West Bank and East Jerusalem is illegal, as is its settlement activity. Iceland calls on Israel to cease all activities that violate international law,” the statement said.

America

Presidential Administration Joe BidenThe Israeli government, which often emphasises its “rules-based order”, criticised the ruling while acknowledging that Israeli settlements are “in violation” of international law.

“We are concerned that the broad scope of the court’s decision will complicate efforts to resolve the conflict and bring about a badly needed just and lasting peace in which our two nations live side by side in peace and security,” the State Department told Reuters.

Indonesia

The Southeast Asian nation said the ruling “fulfills the aspirations of Indonesia and the rest of the international community to bring justice to the Palestinian people.”

“Indonesia calls on the UN General Assembly and the Security Council to consider appropriate measures and necessary steps to end Israel’s illegal presence in Palestine and respond to the court’s request,” the foreign ministry said.

Ireland

Foreign Secretary Micheal Martin said he would work with EU and UN partners to “consider how we can use this court’s authoritative opinion to bring an end to Israel’s illegal presence in the occupied Palestinian territory”.

Qatar

The foreign ministry said the ICJ ruling “reflects high standards of international law which must be respected.”

The statement reiterated Qatar’s “firm position on the legitimacy of the Palestinian cause and its moral obligation to support the legitimate rights of the fraternal Palestinian people.”

Jordan

“Israeli impunity must end. Israeli war crimes must stop. Israel must be held accountable,” Foreign Minister Ayman Saadadi said.

Kuwait

The Gulf state’s foreign ministries called on the international community to “fulfill its legal, political and moral obligations towards the realization of the aspirations of the fraternal Palestinian people for the establishment of an independent state and an end to aggression.” Against Gaza” “.

Liechtenstein

The European principalities’ UN missions said the ICJ “puts the rule of law at the heart of the resolution of international disputes.”

“we, [ruling]In particular, to ensure the full application of the right to self-determination,” he said in X.

Malaysia

The Southeast Asian country welcomed the “landmark ruling.”

“Malaysia calls on all countries to ensure Israel complies with the International Court of Justice ruling and immediately cease support to Israel in its continued illegal occupation of Palestine,” the statement said.

Norway

Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide It is called The ICJ’s ruling is “very clear.”

“Israeli policy and practice constitutes the annexation of large parts of the occupied Palestinian territory and is in violation of international law,” he wrote to X.

Spain

Madrid He said the ruling “contains important declarations regarding the illegality of Israel’s occupation of Palestinian territories, settlements, etc.”

“The government calls on the United Nations and the international community to take into consideration the report’s conclusions and take appropriate measures in this regard,” the statement said.

Slovenia

The Foreign Ministry called on Israel to “comply with its obligations and responsibilities under international law” as outlined in the International Court of Justice opinion.

South Africa

Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Ronald Lamola said the ruling “confirms South Africa’s long-standing position that Israel’s occupation of Palestinian territory remains illegal under international law.”

“There is now a new legal obligation for all states to end their complicity in Israel’s unlawful actions and act to ensure respect for international law,” he said in a statement.

England

Newly formed Labour Government The country said it “respects the independence of the International Court of Justice” and was studying the ruling before taking any formal action.

The Foreign Office added that the UK “strongly opposes the expansion of illegal settlements and the increase in settler violence”.

United Arab Emirates

The UAE, which established formal diplomatic ties with Israel in 2020, “welcomed” the ruling.

“We reject all measures aimed at changing the historical and legal status of the occupied Palestinian territory, as well as all practices that violate resolutions of international legitimacy, which threaten further tensions and destabilization in the region and impede efforts towards achieving peace and stability,” the foreign ministry said.

Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia welcomed the ruling, but stressed the need to take “practical and credible steps to reach a just and comprehensive solution to the Palestinian issue.”

turkey

The foreign ministry said the international community “has an obligation to take a firm stance to put an end to Israel’s illegal actions.”

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