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International Court of Justice Hears Arguments on Israel's Humanitarian Obligations to Gaza

The ICJ opens hearings regarding Israel's responsibilities to facilitate humanitarian aid for Palestinian civilians amid ongoing conflict in Gaza.

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  1. Israel faces International Court of Justice over Gaza aid blockade

    Germany, France and Britain last week called on Israel to adhere to international law by allowing the unhindered passage of humanitarian aid into Gaza, after Israel reiterated that no aid would be allowed to enter Gaza, in order to pressure Hamas.

    Israel faces International Court of Justice over Gaza aid blockade

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  2. Israel faces legal pressure at UN’s top court over Unrwa ban

    The hearings represent the biggest test of Israel’s defiance of international law since the ICJ’s landmark rulings in January, March and June of 2024 that ordered it to take immediate steps to allow aid to enter Gaza unhindered.

    Israel faces legal pressure at UN’s top court over Unrwa ban

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Updated: Apr 28th, 2025, 6:32 AM ET

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The International Court of Justice begins hearings this week to evaluate Israel's obligations to provide humanitarian aid to Palestinians, following Israel's blockade of Gaza and accusations of violations of international law. The UN General Assembly called for this advisory opinion after Israel obstructed the UN agency for Palestinian refugees. Various nations and organizations will present their cases, while Israel has refused to attend. The humanitarian crisis in Gaza, exacerbated by the blockade, faces urgent international scrutiny amid concerns over Israel's adherence to international law.

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