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Thu 19 Dec 2024 9:10 pm - Jerusalem Time

UN seeks ICJ opinion on Israel's aid obligations to Palestinians

The United Nations General Assembly voted today (Thursday) on a draft resolution to request an opinion from the International Court of Justice on Israel's obligations to facilitate aid provided to the Palestinians by international organizations, including the United Nations.


The General Assembly approved the resolution, drafted by Norway, by a majority of 137 votes out of 193 countries. Israel, the United States and 10 other countries voted against it, while 22 countries abstained, according to Reuters news agency.

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UN seeks ICJ opinion on Israel's aid obligations to Palestinians

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