adchait t1_j2dgmar wrote on December 31, 2022 at 12:59 PM Reply to comment by [deleted] in UN asks ICJ to consider ‘consequences’ for Israeli occupation of Palestinian territories by glawgii You're confusing the International Criminal Court (ICC) with International Court of Justice (ICJ). Here the UN general assembly has asked ICJ to give a legal opinion (not start a trial against Israel) and all UN members are automatically party to the court, including Israel. In 2003, UNGA has asked for a legal opinion on Israel's wall in Palestinian territories. ICJ ruled that it had jurisdiction, whether Israel liked it or not. Permalink Parent 5
adchait t1_j2dgmar wrote
Reply to comment by [deleted] in UN asks ICJ to consider ‘consequences’ for Israeli occupation of Palestinian territories by glawgii
You're confusing the International Criminal Court (ICC) with International Court of Justice (ICJ). Here the UN general assembly has asked ICJ to give a legal opinion (not start a trial against Israel) and all UN members are automatically party to the court, including Israel.
In 2003, UNGA has asked for a legal opinion on Israel's wall in Palestinian territories. ICJ ruled that it had jurisdiction, whether Israel liked it or not.