The Hague: The Arab League, the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), and the African Union (AU) called for an end to the Israeli occupation of Palestinian territories during advisory hearing sessions at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in The Hague.
According to Kuwait News Agency, the three organizations emphasized the need for Palestinians to exercise their right to self-determination and highlighted the UN's ongoing responsibility toward Palestine. The Arab League questioned the perceived lack of compassion or justice for Palestinians, asserting that the issue tests international law. They criticized the current Israeli government's credibility as a partner for peace and its repeated violations of international law.
The OIC denounced the Israeli occupation as being based on illegitimate laws and urged increased support for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA). They identified ongoing international law violations, including the seizure of territories and settlement activities.
The AU noted the longstanding suffering of the Palestinian people and the humanitarian crisis in the occupied territories, emphasizing the need for the international community to act.
The International Court of Justice began a week of legal deliberations on the humanitarian obligations of Israeli authorities toward Palestinians, focusing on the blockade of Gaza, which has restricted humanitarian aid for over 50 days. The sessions involved 44 states and organizations presenting legal arguments, including Kuwait, which stressed accountability for violations of international humanitarian law.