Israel remains bound by international law amid ongoing occupation of Palestinian territories, Egypt tells ICJ

Israel remains bound by international law amid ongoing occupation of Palestinian territories, Egypt tells ICJ

ICJ is holding hearings this week to assess Israel’s legal obligations for provision of humanitarian aid, Palestinian people's right to self-determination - Anadolu Ajansı

To conquer a territory is, above all, to subjugate its population. This notion must be clearly distinguished from that of "occupation," a specific legal term that governs the relationship between a foreign "occupying power" and the occupied nation under international law, particularly the Fourth Geneva Convention. When Israeli forces were finally forced to withdraw from the Gaza Strip in 2005, a direct result of the stubborn resistance of the Pa…

Egypt calls on ICJ to declare Israel's continued occupation a violation of international law - Egypt Independent

In an oral argument before the International Court of Justice (ICJ) on Monday, the Egyptian delegation submitted a request for the Court to issue an advisory opinion stating that Israel's prolonged occupation of the Palestinian territories is a continued violation of international law.

The United Nations representative at the ICJ stated that the Zionist occupation of the Palestinian territory (the West Bank, East Jerusalem and Gaza) is illegal under international law and, therefore, Israel has no rights in the occupied territories. The statement of the United Nations representative at the ICJ is consistent with a widely used interpretation in United Nations bodies and international law, which considers the Israeli occupation, …

Does Egypt support Israel or Palestine? A closer look

The Israel-Palestine issue resulted in complex and multiple responses from Egypt. The peace treaty between Israel and Egypt has survived for many years, yet the Egyptian government now demonstrates open pledges of assistance to the Palestinian people who live in … Read more Continue reading Does Egypt support Israel or Palestine? A closer look at The Brussels Morning Newspaper.

Egypt argues at ICJ against Israeli occupation, details Gaza aid blockade

Egypt presented an oral argument before the International Court of Justice (ICJ) on Monday, April 28, 2025, regarding Israel's obligations as the occupying power in the Palestinian territories, outlining alleged systematic violations and the obstruction of aid to Gaza. The presentation was part of ongoing hearings stemming from a UN General Assembly