UN Secretary-General Urges Israel to Adhere to International Law
(MENAFN) On Wednesday, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres expressed his approval of the recent clarification provided by the International Court of Justice (ICJ) regarding Israel’s legal duties in the occupied Palestinian territories.
In a statement, his spokesperson Stephane Dujarric said, “The Secretary-General welcomes the Advisory Opinion issued today by the International Court of Justice, which reaffirmed several fundamental obligations of Israel under international law.”
Dujarric also noted that Guterres “strongly urges Israel to comply with its obligations in relation to the presence and activities of the United Nations and other humanitarian actors in the Occupied Palestinian Territory in accordance with the Advisory Opinion.”
The UN chief reiterated the importance of all involved parties respecting their commitments under international law at all times, including both international humanitarian law and international human rights law, Dujarric added.
Furthermore, the spokesperson mentioned that the Secretary-General will “promptly transmit the Advisory Opinion to the General Assembly, which had requested the Court's advice,” emphasizing that any subsequent measures will be determined by the General Assembly.
Concluding, Dujarric stated, “The United Nations will continue to deliver humanitarian relief to the population in the Occupied Palestinian Territory. The impact of this opinion will be decisive to improve the tragic situation in Gaza.”
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