The Hague, Netherlands – Political and legal circles are awaiting the decision of the International Court of Justice in lahay, regarding Israel’s legal obligations to facilitate the entry of humanitarian aid into the Gaza Strip.
At the request of the United Nations General Assembly, which asked the Court for an advisory opinion on Israel’s responsibilities as an occupying power.
Binding court
According to News wires France-Presse, the ruling is expected to define the international legal framework binding on Israel.
Regarding ensuring the flow of urgent supplies to civilians in Gaza,
Regarding ensuring the flow of urgent supplies to civilians in Gaza,
Previous decisions
The UN General Assembly referred the case to the court in December 2024,
While the court heard arguments from countries and international organizations last April,
Most of them focused on the role of UNRWA as the main provider of relief support to Palestinian refugees.
Political action
Despite Israel’s boycott of the hearings,
Its Foreign Minister, Gideon Sa’ar, described the case as a “political measure aimed at delegitimizing Israel.”
Believing that “the real trial should be directed to the United Nations and UNRWA.”
In contrast, Palestinian delegate Ammar Hijazi asserted before the court that Israel was using aid as a weapon of war.
By preventing or restricting its access to civilians, causing a humanitarian disaster and famine within the Strip.
جرائم مستمرة
UNRWA Director General Philippe Lazzarini also explained that the agency represents a “lifeline” for nearly six million Palestinian refugees in Gaza and the West Bank.
Noting that more than 370 agency employees have been killed while performing their duties since the start of the war.
Food aid
On the eve of the ruling, the World Food Programme announced that more than 530 trucks carrying 6,700 tons of aid had entered Gaza in the past few hours.
However, this figure remains far less than the estimated daily needs of about two thousand tons to cover the minimum needs of the population.
War crimes
This development comes as international courts continue to consider war crimes and humanitarian violations related to the conflict in Gaza.
This comes amid arrest warrants issued for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his former defense minister, as well as Hamas leaders.
