The Palestinians welcomed the UN General Assembly vote Connection on International Court of Justice (International Court of Justice) Expressing opinion on legal ramifications of Israeli occupation of Palestinian territories.
The International Court of Justice, based in The Hague, also Known as the World Court, it is the highest court dealing in the United Nations with states conflicts. Its rulings are binding, although the International Court of Justice cannot enforce them.
the vote on On Friday, however, offers a challenge for New Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who took office on thursday in head of a hard-truly government That includes the parties who advocate for occupied West Bank territories to be annexed.
Israel captured the West Bank, Gaza and East Jerusalem – territories of the Palestinians wanted for The state – in 1967 war. Peace talks broke out down in 2014.
“it’s time for That Israel be a state subject to the law and accountable for her continuing crimes against Our people are Nabil Abu Rudeineh, the official spokesman for Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas said.
Israeli officials have not yet issued a comment on the vote. Israel’s envoy to the United Nations, Gilad Erdan, condemned it before it was held with the start of the Jewish Sabbath.
Great Palestinian official Hussein Sheikh said on Twitter that vote Reflecting victory of Palestinian diplomacy.” 87 members voted in favor of Adoption of the application voted by Israel, the United States and 24 other countries against; 53 abstained from voting.
Palestinians are limited rule in Israel annexed the West Bank and East Jerusalem in a move Not recognized internationally. its settlements in These lands are considered illegal by most countries. a view Israel argues, citing biblical and historical ties to the land, as well as security.
The United Nations General Assembly asked the International Court of Justice give advisory opinion on legal consequences of Occupation, Settlement and Annexation of Israel … Including Measures to Change Demographics, Personality and Status of holy city of Jerusalem and its adoption of Related discriminatory legislation and measures”.
the new Israeli government She undertook to strengthen her settlements in West Bank, but Netanyahu made no mention of any imminent steps towards their inclusion.
