EU defends ICJ ruling on Israeli occupation – DW – 07/20/2024

Opinion issued by International Court of Justice (ICJ)The European Union’s top diplomat, who has declared Israel’s occupation of Palestinian territories illegal since 1967, is “very consistent” with the EU’s positions. Josep Borrell This Saturday (07/20/2024).

“In a world of continuing and increasing violations of international law, it is our moral duty to reaffirm our unwavering commitment to all decisions of the International Court of Justice,” the High Representative of the International Court of Justice added. European Union To the Foreign Ministry in a statement.

The International Court of Justice concluded that “the continued existence of a State Israel Borrell stressed that “the presence in the occupied Palestinian territories is illegal and must end as soon as possible. The State of Israel must commit to immediately halting all new colonial activities and evacuating all settlers from the occupied Palestinian territories.”

These conclusions of the International Court of Justice are “in line with the positions of the European Union, which are consistent with the resolutions of the UN Security Council.” United nations On the situation in the occupied Palestinian territories,” the High Representative announced.

The ruling by the International Court of Justice, based in The Hague, is not binding, but it could increase international pressure on Israel amid the conflict in the West Bank. Gaza strip.

(AFP/EU)

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