UN Court Rules Israel's Occupation of Palestinian Territories Illegal

The International Court of Justice (ICJ) in The Hague has ruled that Israel's occupation and settlement policies in the Palestinian territories, including East Jerusalem, are illegal. The court found that Israel's actions violated international law, including the establishment of illegal settlements and the construction of a separation wall.

The ICJ called on Israel to end the occupation and cease all new settlement activities. The ruling has been hailed as a historic decision by the Palestinian Authority, which is calling for its implementation.

However, Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has dismissed the ruling as a 'lie' and defended Israel's right to control its 'eternal capital' Jerusalem and other parts of its homeland. The ICJ's ruling is not binding, but it could increase pressure on Israel to comply.

This is not the first time the ICJ has issued a ruling against Israel's actions in the occupied territories. However, previous rulings have had little impact on the ground.

The situation remains complex, with ongoing tensions and disputes between Israel and the Palestinians.