'Impunity must end': World reacts to ICJ ruling against Israeli occupation

‘Impunity must end’: World reacts to ICJ ruling against Israeli occupation

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The international reaction was filled since the United Nations high court decided that the continued presence of Israel in the occupied Palestinian territory is illegal and should be ended immediately.

Palestinian officials hailed the International Court of Justice ruling as a “watershed moment” in their decades-long struggle for justice. Israel quickly condemned Friday’s decision, while its top ally the United States condemned the decision on Saturday after an initial silence.

Although non-binding, the 15-judge advisory ruling found that Israel has no right to sovereignty over the occupied territory, violated international laws against the forcible occupation of territory and restricted the right of Palestinians of self-determination.

It also ruled that countries are obliged not to “provide aid or assistance to maintain” Israel’s presence in the region.

Here’s how the world did it:

Australia

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s government said it respected the ICJ’s “role in upholding international law and rules-based governance”.

“We want to see concrete steps taken by Israel to stop the expansion of settlements in response to extremist actions,” the government said in a statement, adding that it was “carefully considering” the decision.

Belgium

Foreign Minister Hadja Lahbib said in a public statement: “Belgium will always stand for respect for international law.”

Brazil

The Foreign Ministry said the resolution “reaffirms the need for a two-state solution, with an independent and viable Palestinian state living alongside Israel, in peace and security, within the 1967 borders.” , which includes the Gaza Strip and the West Bank, with East Jerusalem as its capital”.

Bolivia

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs appealed to the UN and its member states to “take appropriate measures to stop the crimes that are being committed in the Gaza Strip and to ensure the Palestinian right to self-determination”.

Bolivia severed ties with Israel in the early days of the war and later became the first Latin American country to support a separate genocide case brought against Israel by South Africa at the ICJ.

Egypt

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has called on Israel to immediately halt any new settlement activities and remove all existing settlements.

The ministry also urged international parties to “respect and implement the advisory opinions of the ICJ, to help the Palestinian people exercise their right to self-determination and work to end the human suffering they endure”.

Iceland

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the ICJ decision was “clear”.

“Israel’s continued occupation of the West Bank and East Jerusalem is illegal and so are its settlement activities. Iceland asks Israel to stop all actions that violate international law,” it said.

United States

The administration of President Joe Biden, which often emphasizes a “law-based order”, criticized the decision despite admitting that the Israeli settlements are “incompatible” with international law.

The US State Department told Reuters news agency that: “We are concerned that the court’s decision will complicate efforts to resolve the conflict and bring about the urgent and lasting peace that is needed for the two countries to live together in peace. and security.” organization.

Indonesia

The Southeast Asian country said the ruling “addresses the desire of Indonesia and other international nations to provide justice for the Palestinians”.

“Indonesia calls on the General Assembly of the United Nations and the Security Council to meet the request of the court by considering the appropriate methods and measures necessary to end the illegal presence of Israel in Palestine,” Ministry of Foreign Affairs in The country has said.

Ireland

Foreign Minister Michael Martin said he would work with EU and UN partners “to see how we can now bring this strong opinion of the court to end … Israel’s illegal presence” in the occupied Palestinian territory.

Qatar

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs said that the ICJ decision “reflects the highest standards of international law that must be respected”.

It reiterated “Qatar’s firm position on the justice of the Palestinian cause and the moral importance of supporting the legitimate rights of the Palestinian people”.

Jordan

Foreign Minister Ayman Sadadi said: “Israel’s impunity must end.” Its war crimes must be stopped. Israel must be held accountable.”

Kuwait

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Gulf has called on the international community to do its “legal, political and moral duties to achieve the aspirations of the Palestinian people as brothers and sisters to establish their independent state and stop the aggression against Gaza”.

Liechtenstein

The European Commission’s mission at the UN said the ICJ “places the rule of law at the center of international dispute resolution”.

“We look forward to working with all States on the basis of [ruling]especially to ensure that the right to self-determination is fully exercised,” it said in X.

Malaysia

The Southeast Asian country hailed the “important verdict”.

“Malaysia calls on all countries to compel Israel to comply with the ICJ ruling and immediately end its support to Israel to continue its illegal occupation of Palestine,” it said.

Norway

Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide called the ICJ’s decision “very clear”.

“Israel’s laws and practices should be considered part of the large parts of the Occupied Palestinian Territory, and violate international law,” he wrote in X.

Spain

Madrid said the decision “includes important announcements…

“The government encourages the United Nations and the international community to consider the conclusions of the report and take appropriate measures in this matter,” it said.

Slovenia

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs called on Israel to “abide by its duties and obligations under international law” as described in the ICJ opinion.

South Africa

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

“There is now an additional legal obligation for all countries to end their involvement in Israel’s illegal actions and to take action to ensure respect for international law,” he said in a statement.

United Kingdom

The newly formed Labor government said it “respected the independence of the ICJ” and was considering the decision before issuing a legal response.

The Foreign Office added that the UK “strongly opposes the expansion of illegal settlements and the increasing violence against migrants”.

United Arab Emirates

The UAE, which established official ties with Israel in 2020, “accepted” the decision.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that it “rejects all measures aimed at changing the historical and legal status of the occupied Palestinian territory and all practices contrary to international legal decisions that threaten to increase and destabilize the environment and hinder efforts to achieve peace and stability”.

Saudi Arabia

The government welcomed the decision while stressing “the need to take effective and credible measures to achieve a fair and comprehensive solution to the Palestinian cause”.

turkey

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs said that the international community “must take a firm and decisive position to end Israel’s illegal practices”.


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