ICJ Heartings on Legal Consequences arising from the Policies and Practices of Israel in the Occupied Palestinian Territory (videos)
The I.C.J., based in the Hague, was established by the U.N. Charter in 1945 to rule on issues of international law and settle disputes among nations. Only states can bring cases before the court. All countries belonging to the United Nations are automatically members of the court and are expected to accept its jurisdiction.
In February 2024, the International Court of Justice held hearings on the legality of Israel’s occupation of Palestinian territories. It is the first time the world’s highest court has been asked to give an advisory opinion on the issue, which has been the subject of years of debates and resolutions at the United Nations.
Opening statements and arguments can be viewed below, as released by the Court's office.
Oral Arguments:
Monday 19 February 2024
Legal Consequences arising from the Policies and Practices of Israel in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem – Public hearings
Tuesday 20 February 2024
Legal Consequences arising from the Policies and Practices of Israel in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem – Public hearings – 10 a.m.-1 p.m. – South Africa, Algeria, Saudi Arabia, the Netherlands, Bangladesh and Belgium
Legal Consequences arising from the Policies and Practices of Israel in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem – Public hearings – 3 p.m.-5.10 p.m. – Belize, Bolivia, Brazil and Chile
Wednesday 21 February 2024
Legal Consequences arising from the Policies and Practices of Israel in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem – Public hearings – 10 a.m.-1 p.m. – Colombia, Cuba, Egypt, United Arab Emirates and United States of America
Wednesday 21 February 2024
Legal Consequences arising from the Policies and Practices of Israel in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem – Public hearings – 3 p.m.-5.40 p.m. – Russian Federation, France, The Gambia, Guyana and Hungary
Thursday 22 February 2024
Legal Consequences arising from the Policies and Practices of Israel in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem – Public hearings – 10 a.m.-1 p.m. – China, Iran, Iraq, Ireland, Japan and Jordan
Thursday 22 February 2024
Legal Consequences arising from the Policies and Practices of Israel in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem – Public hearings – 3 p.m.-6.10 p.m. – Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Luxembourg, Malaysia and Mauritius
Friday 23 February 2024
Legal Consequences arising from the Policies and Practices of Israel in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem – Public hearings – 10 a.m.-1 p.m. – Namibia, Norway, Oman, Pakistan, Indonesia and Qatar
Friday 23 February 2024
Legal Consequences arising from the Policies and Practices of Israel in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem – Public hearings – 3 p.m.-6.10 p.m. – United Kingdom, Slovenia, Sudan, Switzerland, Syria and Tunisia
Monday 26 February 2024
Legal Consequences arising from the Policies and Practices of Israel in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem – Public hearings – 10 a.m.-1 p.m. – Türkiye, Zambia, League of Arab States, Organisation for Islamic Cooperation and Africa Union
Monday 26 February 2024
Legal Consequences arising from the Policies and Practices of Israel in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem – Public hearings – 3 p.m.-6.10 p.m. – Spain, Fiji and Maldives
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