Top UN court rules that Israel’s decades-long occupation of the Palestinian territory is unlawful. Israeli settlements, which are illegal under international law, have been steadily expanding in the Palestinian territory for years. Now, the top court of the United Nations says it’s time for Israel to stop, reverse course and repair the damage. The International Court of Justice (ICJ) has ruled that Israel’s occupation is unlawful and is fuelling a surge in violence. However, the court’s findings are not legally binding – and the Israeli government has ignored previous decisions. So will the ICJ’s advisory opinion have any practical implications? Presenter: Mohammed Jamjoom Guests: Wesam Ahmad – head of the Center for Applied International Law at Al-Haq, a Palestinian rights organisation Ardi Imseis – legal counsel for the State of Palestine and author of the book The United Nations and The Question of Palestine Yossi Mekelberg – associate fellow of the Middle East and North Africa Programme at Chatham House Published on Saturday 20 July 2024.

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