Unrwa ban: Why the World Court is hearing another case against Israel

The International Court of Justice has been asked to issue an advisory opinion on the legality of Israeli attacks on the UN. Here's an explainer on the case and why it matters.

The International Court of Justice (ICJ) began hearings on Monday into Israel's obligation to ensure aid reaches Palestinians in the besieged Gaza Strip. Since March, Israel has blocked all aid from reaching Gaza and no food, water or medicines have reached its 2.3 million residents in the past eight weeks. The case was prompted by Israel banning the UN agency for Palestinian refugees (Unrwa) in October, an event that sparked global outrage and calls for Israel to be ejected from the UN due to accusations that it violated the founding UN charter, particularly the privileges and immunities enjoyed by UN agencies. The ICJ hearings coincide with Israel continuing its ban on humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip since 2 March (over 50 days) and the intensification of military attacks that have killed hundreds of civilians since the collapse of the ceasefire on 18 March. It will be the third advisory opinion case since 2004 to be heard before the World Court in relation to Israel’s violations of international law. Around 40 states, including Palestine, are presenting evidence before the court between 28 April and 2 May. Israel's main ally, the United States, is due to speak at the Peace Palace on Wednesday 30 April.

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