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ISLAMABAD: The International Court of Justice (ICJ) was asked by the 193-member United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) on Friday to give an opinion regarding legal consequences of Israel’s occupation of the Palestinian territories.
In a 1967 war, Israel captured Gaza, West Bank, and East Jerusalem, which are areas that the Palestinians want for a state. In 2005, Israel withdrew from Gaza, however, along with neighboring Egypt, it controls the enclave’s borders.
UNGA vote seeks ICJ opinion on occupation by Israel
The Hague-based ICJ deals with disputes between states. It is the top UN court whose rulings are binding, but the ICJ has no power to enforce them.
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The resolution seeking a court opinion on Israel’s occupation of the Palestinian territories passed in the UNGA with 87 votes in favor of the move. A total 53 abstained while the US, Israel, and 24 other members voted against the resolution.
