In July 2024, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) issued a decisive ruling on Israel’s occupation of Palestinian territories, declaring it illegal and defining it as a form of apartheid. This ruling carries significant implications for third states, including the EU, which must now reconsider any form of support or engagement that upholds the occupation.
As the ICJ clarifies, third states are required to halt arms sales, economic partnerships, and actions that sustain or legitimize these human rights violations. With mounting international pressure, EU countries must align their policies with these legal standards or risk legal challenges, accusations of double standards, and reputational damage in the global human rights landscape. Will the EU take action, or remain divided on its responsibility?
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Sources:
The 2024 ICJ Advisory Opinion on the Occupied Palestinian Territory – An Introduction
https://www.un.org/unispal/document/position-paper-commissionof-inquiry-18oct24/