UN's top court says Israel obliged to allow UN aid into Gaza

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The International Court of Justice (ICJ) has ruled that Israel is obliged to allow the delivery of humanitarian aid to Gaza, as an occupying power and a member of the UN. The court's advisory opinion, which is non-binding but carries significant moral and diplomatic weight, says that Israel must ensure the population of the Occupied Palestinian Territory has access to essential supplies of daily life, including food, water, clothing, bedding, shelter, fuel, medical supplies and services.

The ICJ also ruled that Israel must agree to and facilitate relief schemes on behalf of the population of the Occupied Palestinian Territory so long as they are inadequately supplied. The court stated that Israel had not substantiated its allegations that the UN agency for Palestinian refugees (Unrwa) lacked neutrality or that a significant number of its staff were members of Hamas or other armed groups.

The ICJ's President Yuji Iwasawa said that the panel agreed that Israel, as an occupying power, was required to fulfill its obligations under international humanitarian law. The court also emphasized that Israel must co-operate in good faith with the UN and provide every assistance in any action it takes in accordance with the Charter of the United Nations.

UN Secretary General António Guterres welcomed the advisory opinion, saying it "underscores the obligations of Israel under international law". He hopes that Israel will abide by the decision. However, Israel's foreign ministry rejected the ICJ's opinion as "political" and insisted it would not co-operate with Unrwa, which has been banned.

The ruling comes at a time when the Israeli government has passed laws banning any activity by Unrwa on Israeli territory and contact with Israeli officials. The UN agency for Palestinian refugees (Unrwa) says its staff have continued providing assistance and education, health and other services to Palestinians in Gaza and the West Bank, including East Jerusalem, despite Israel's ban.

The ICJ's ruling is significant, as it highlights the need for Israel to facilitate humanitarian aid deliveries to Gaza. The territory has been under a blockade since the start of the Israeli war with Hamas two years ago, which has severely impacted the livelihoods of Palestinians living there.
 
🚨 this is so needed I mean think about it Gaza's been in a state of emergency for ages and its like Israel just ignores the world 🌎 and now the ICJ is finally saying something needs to be done 🙏 about that humanitarian aid delivery its not just about throwing food over walls its about people's basic human rights 🤝 I'm glad the UN Secretary General is being all supportive but at the same time Israel's gotta step up their game here 🔄 they can't just reject it like that 👎
 
🤝 yaaas this ICJ ruling is like super important! Israel needs to step up their game and let humanitarian aid flow into Gaza ASAP 🚧💦 it's not just about food and water, but also shelter, medical supplies, and education - all the essentials for living a decent life. The fact that Unrwa has been doing its thing despite Israel's ban is really admirable 💪 we need to see some serious change now, especially with the Israeli gov't passing those laws 🚫👎
 
Ugh 🤯 I'm literally shaking thinking about this ICJ ruling! Like, can't Israel just do what's right for once?! 🤔 This whole situation is so messed up... Gaza has been under a blockade for years and it's like they're being slowly strangled to death. The thought of those people having to survive without basic necessities like food and water is just heartbreaking 😭

And can we talk about how Israel's trying to spin this as "political" instead of acknowledging the massive human rights violations?! 🙄 It's not about politics, it's about basic human decency! If they can't even be bothered to cooperate with UN agencies that are trying to help people in need, then what's the point of their so-called "occupying power" status?! 🤷‍♀️

I mean, I get it, Israel has a right to defend themselves, but come on... This is like, basic international law 101! They're not just occupying some random land, they're occupying a place with people who are already vulnerable and suffering. It's time for them to step up and do what's right 🙏
 
I'm gonna say what everyone else isn't thinking - this ruling is a total overreach 🙄. I mean, think about it, Israel's just trying to protect itself from Hamas and other terrorist groups. If they let Unrwa in, it's like opening the floodgates for all sorts of bad stuff to come in. And what's with this "occupying power" business? It's not like Israel is colonizing or something - they're just defending themselves.

And another thing, if the ICJ can dictate what Israel does, then why shouldn't other countries get the same treatment? I mean, what about China blocking UN aid to Tibetans or Russia restricting journalists in Chechnya? Does that make sense?

I'm not saying Unrwa doesn't need help - but this ruling is just gonna create more problems and embolden Hamas to keep pushing their agenda. Let's get real here, folks! 🤔
 
🤔 so like this ICJ thingy just said that Israel gotta let aid into Gaza or else... i mean i get it, Israel's all like "we don't wanna deal with Unrwa" but come on, they're trying to starve people? that's not cool 🚫. and yeah, the fact that Unrwa's been banned by Israel is just a joke, it's all just politics... 💼

anywayz, this ruling is like super important cuz it's saying that Israel has to do its part in helping Gaza, which is a mess right now 🌪️. and i'm glad the UN Secretary General is all about it, trying to get Israel to cooperate... 🤞 but we'll see what happens next 📝.
 
I'm so worried about Gaza 🤕. This ruling is a huge step towards getting them the help they need - food, water, medicine... it's crazy how basic things like that are being denied to them under a blockade 🚫. Israel's rejection of this ruling is just infuriating 😡. It's not like Unrwa is doing anything wrong, and the fact that Israel is banning their staff from interacting with Palestinians shows they're more interested in maintaining control than helping people 💔. The ICJ's decision is non-binding, but it's still a huge moral boost for the world to see 🌎. I hope the international community puts pressure on Israel to start complying with this ruling ASAP ⏰.
 
🤔 i dont know man... the icj's ruling sounds good on paper but how reliable is it? i mean israel always gonna just nod and agree to everything the icj says? 🤷‍♂️ also what about all these so-called "allegations" israel made against unrwa? doesnt seem like they have any beef with the actual organization. and whats with israel rejecting the ruling altogether? didnt they just say a few months ago that they wanted to work closer with the un? 🤔 this whole thing feels like another layer of bureaucracy, another way for the international community to try to tell israel what to do instead of actually working together on real solutions. 🚫
 
I gotta say, I'm really worried about what's going on in Gaza right now 🤕. It feels like the world is just standing by and watching, you know? The ICJ's ruling is a huge deal, but it's not gonna make a difference if Israel just ignores it. I mean, they've been saying some pretty sketchy stuff about Unrwa, but it turns out that was all just a load of BS 🙄. It's like, how can you ban an agency from doing its job and then expect people to care?

I'm not gonna lie, as someone who's seen some news on this stuff, I feel really frustrated. We should be using our collective voices to make Israel see that they need to open up and let people in, you know? It's like, basic human decency at this point 😩.
 
🤔 this ruling by icj better late than never, right? israel should've known its occupying power duties by now... all these years they've been treating palestinians like animals, and now icj's telling them to start doing things right 🙄 anyway, it's about time someone stepped in and reminded israel of its obligations under int'l law. gotta feel bad for the ppl in gaza who've been living under this blockade for ages... basic human rights are still being disregarded by israel 🚫
 
idk how israel can just block ppl from gettin food and water in gaza like wut r they even doin? dont they know that humanitarian aid is literally the bare minimum u need to survive? i mean ICJ said it clear as day, israel gotta co-operate and let the UN deliver aid. its not like they r askin for a favor, its just basic human rights stuff 🤦‍♂️
 
🤦‍♂️ Like seriously? Israel's finally being told to stop being a terrible neighbor 🙄. I mean, it's not like they're asking for much – just some basic human rights and stuff. But noooo, they'd rather keep their Occupied Palestinian Territory friend trapped in poverty and hunger. 😒

I'm loving the ICJ's advice on this one though 🤝. The fact that they basically told Israel to step up its game and start letting humanitarian aid flow is a major win for humanity 👏. And I'm dead serious when I say if Israel doesn't get its act together, there'll be consequences – we've all seen the devastation those blockade laws have caused 💔.

It's also kinda sad that the UN Secretary General has to keep telling countries like Israel what their obligations are 🤦‍♂️. Like, can't they just follow some basic human decency? 🙄
 
I think this is a total game changer 🤝. I mean, the ICJ just told Israel it needs to let humanitarian aid into Gaza and that's huge! 🌟 The fact that they're saying Israel needs to cooperate with the UN and facilitate relief schemes is also super important. It's like, come on Israel, you can't just block aid from getting in because of your own laws or politics 🙄. The ICJ is basically saying you have a moral obligation to let people survive, which I think is really cool 👏. And to be real, the situation in Gaza is super dire and this ruling could make a big difference 💥
 
its kinda interesting that the icj ruled in favour of israel allowing humanitarian aid to gaza 🤔. on one hand, its about time somethin gets done for those ppl livin under a blockade. but on the other hand, hesitates are gonna happen 🚫. israel's all like "we dont wanna coooperate w/ unrwa" 🙅‍♂️, which just shows how messed up things r in gaza 🌪️. i mean, isnt it basic humanity to help out ppl when theyre strugglin? 🤷‍♂️
 
💔🌎 this is so ridiculous 🤯 how can u call urself an occupying power & still deny ppl basic human rights like food water shelter? its not just about aid its about acknowledging ur responsibility 2 protect n care 4 a population 👥
 
🤔 I'm all for this ICJ ruling! It's about time someone held Israel accountable for their actions in Gaza. Blockade's are never okay and it's a massive responsibility for any occupying power to ensure basic supplies reach the people. 🌎 The fact that Israel rejected the ruling as "political" just shows how out of touch they are with international law. I mean, come on, UN agencies have always been neutral and Unrwa is doing its job despite the ban from Israeli authorities. 💼

The ICJ's decision also puts a spotlight on Israel's human rights record and the need for more transparency in their policies towards Palestinians. It's time for Israel to put people over politics! 🌟 I'm not surprised UN Sec Gen Guterres welcomed this ruling, it's about upholding the principles of international law and protecting civilians. 👏
 
I'm not sure I buy this ruling 🤔. Like, what's to stop Israel from just saying they're working on it and doing nothing? They've been playing hard to get when it comes to Unrwa for years now 😒. And now they're just gonna start cooperating out of the goodness of their hearts? Please 🙄. It's all about optics at this point. The ICJ is basically giving Israel a slap on the wrist and telling them to be more considerate, but what's really gonna change? The Israeli government always finds ways to circumvent international law 🤦‍♂️.

And can we talk about how Unrwa just keeps on trucking despite Israel's attempts to shut it down? Like, that's not exactly something you'd expect from a government that claims to be all about security 😅. I'm still skeptical about this whole thing. It feels like more of the same old game-playing 🎲.
 
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