The (ICJ) is currently examining arguments from more than 50 states after a 2022 request by the UN General Assembly for a non-binding opinion on the legal consequences of the Israeli occupation.
The UN's top court rules it does have jurisdiction over a request by Ukraine for a declaration that Kyiv is not responsible for genocide, but not on other aspects of Ukraine’s case.
The UN's top court rules it does have jurisdiction over a request by Ukraine for a declaration that Kyiv is not responsible for genocide, but not on other aspects of Ukraine’s case.
Middle East News: The UN top court has told Israel to take measures to prevent genocidal acts in Gaza and urgently facilitate humanitarian aid. This ruling comes after South Africa accused Israel of breaching the UN Genocide Convention. Find out more about the International Court of Justice's call for improving the humanitarian situation in the region.