The International Court of Justice has affirmed that the prohibition of territorial acquisition by force is a peremptory norm of international law, from which no derogation is permitted. November 20, 2019. F +41 (0)22 979 38 01 var part3 = ""; Johannesburg Office: +27 11 024 82 68 Rue des Bains 33 Contact: In a letter addressed to President Abbas, the 17 human rights organizations noted that access to the ICC … 1211 Geneva 8, Switzerland, T +41 (0)22 979 38 00 Tunis Office: +216 71 962 287, Commissioners from Middle East & North Africa, Part Three: from the 1990’s into the 21st century, Americas: ICJ’s presence in Central America, India: Parliament must reconsider Bill on Transgender Rights to ensure compliance with International Law and Supreme Court Ruling. Palestine: ICJ and others urge Palestine to seek access to the International Criminal Court. , Bangkok Office: +66 261 984 77 On Friday Palestine instituted proceedings against the United States of America before the International Court of Justice, claiming that the US violated the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations by moving its embassy to Israel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem. Such annexation is prohibited by international law, including Article 2(4) of the UN Charter, which forbids the use of force against the territorial integrity of a State and, consequently, the transmission of sovereign title over territories resulting from such use of force. (Falk) on key anniversary – UNHCHR Press release, Monthly Bulletin (Action by UN System and IGOs Relevant to Question of Palestine), Developments Related to the Middle East Peace Process, Origins and Evolution of the Palestine Problem, Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs. US) – ICJ Order, President of the ICJ – Palestine Instituted Proceedings on Alleged Violations of the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations of 18 April 1961 (Excerpts), Action by UN System and IGOs Relevant to Question of Palestine (Sept. 2018 Monthly Bulletin), Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR), Special Rapporteur on the right to adequate housing, Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the OPT, United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA), Application Instituting Proceedings in the ICJ – State of Palestine v. US – ICJ Document, State of Palestine Institutes Proceedings Against US – International Court of Justice Press Release, Palestinians may struggle to pursue Israeli abuse claims – IRIN article, DPR Monthly Bulletin – Volume XXXVII, No. Johannesburg Office: +27 11 024 82 68 Box 91 Nepal Office: +977 01 5000730/731 The ICJ also examines the legal implications of the annexation of the West Bank for third States, urging them not to recognize annexation efforts and activities, refrain from providing assistance to them, and act, collectively and individually, to bring such unlawful conduct to an end. var part1 = "info";

Turning to the question of the legality under international law of the construction of the wall by Israel in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, the Court first determined the rules and principles of international law relevant to the question posed by the General Assembly. var part2 = "icj.org"; Israel must comply with its obligations under international law and reverse its policies and practices aiming at formally annexing parts of the West Bank, the ICJ said in a Briefing Paper released today, analyzing the applicable international law. var part1 = "info"; CEIRPP meeting on ICJ advisory opinion on the wall – statement, UNRWA reminds the government of Israel of the illegality of the construction of the wall – UNRWA statement, Sp. CIJ - Comisión Internacional de Juristas “The international community must not legitimize or aid and abet Israel’s moves to annex parts of the West Bank,” said Said Benarbia. The organizations noted the pressure that some countries have brought to bear on Palestine to dissuade it from seeking access to the ICC and urged President Abbas to resist efforts to politicize justice for victims of serious crimes under international law. The International law bearing on issues of Arab–Israeli conflict, which became a major arena of regional and international tension since the birth of Israel in 1948, resulting in several disputes between a number of Arab countries and Israel.

International Court of Justice (ICJ) Ruling on the Israeli Security Barrier ("Wall") - July 9, 2004.

The letter highlighted that the commission of war crimes with impunity has regularly undermined the peace process and that a credible prosecution threat would help to advance the cause of peace. 7, CEIRPP, DPR Bulletin (July 2014) – DPR publication, Non-Aligned Movement (NAM)(See also - Committee on Palestine), Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), United Nations Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator for the OPT, United Nations Special Advisor on the Prevention of Genocide, United Nations Special Advisor on the Responsibility to Protect, Statement by Director of UNRWA Operations in Gaza Robert Turner on the unfolding situation in the strip – UNRWA statement, SecGen’s message to the special CEIRPP meeting on the 10th anniversary of the ICJ advisory opinion on the legal consequences of the construction of a wall in the oPt – SecGen statement, CEIRPP 362nd meeting – Palestinian Rights Committee members urge removal of barrier wall creating situation deemed illegal 10 years ago by ICJ – press release/statement, In the Spotlight: 10 years since the ICJ advisory opinion on the legal consequences of the construction of a wall in the oPt – OCHA report, Statement made by former ICJ Justice Abdul G. Korona at the sp. The ICJ’s Briefing Paper explains that such statements by the US administration are void and of no effect under international law, as are the underpinning Israeli settlement laws, policies and practices. In a letter addressed to President Abbas, the 17 human rights organizations noted that access to the ICC was an important step towards ensuring international justice for victims of war crimes and crimes against humanity committed in Palestine, and would send a message that such crimes cannot be committed with impunity. links. In the letter to President Abbas, the ICJ and other human rights organizations noted that accession to the Rome Statute would mark another important step towards protecting human rights by ensuring that the ICC can step in to address impunity when domestic authorities are genuinely unable or unwilling to do so. Brussels Office: +32 2 734 84 46 Connect with us on social media or subscribe to our news feed to receive regular updates. var part2 = "icj.org"; The ICJ’s analysis – The Road to Annexation – contradicts the 18 November 2019 statement by the US Secretary of State, Michael R. Pompeo, in which he asserted that the establishment of Israeli civilian settlements in the West Bank is “not per se inconsistent with international law.”. 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Following the outbreak of Palestinian Arab violence in 2002, Israel began construction of a barrier that would separate most of the West Bank (Judea and Samaria) from areas inside Israel.

Guatemala Office: +502 23 60 19 19 Said Benarbia, ICJ Director of the Middle East and North Africa Programme, tel: +41 22 979 38 17, e-mail: said.benarbia(a)icj.org, ICJ – International Commission of Jurists 1211 Geneva 8, Switzerland, T +41 (0)22 979 38 00 P.O. “Instead of condoning and supporting the acquisition of land by force, the US should urge Israel to end its occupation of the Palestinian territory, including by dismantling existing settlements and refraining from establishing new ones,” he added. // -->, Bangkok Office: +66 261 984 77