Keywords: International Court of Justice


Arab and Islamic ministers condemn Israeli West Bank land designation

Foreign ministers from Saudi Arabia, Jordan, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Indonesia, Pakistan, Egypt and Türkiye have denounced Israel’s decision to designate large areas of the occupied West Bank as state land and to initiate comprehensive land registration there for the first time since......

UN Security Council poised for decisive vote on Sahara resolution

The United Nations Security Council is preparing to vote on a new resolution concerning the Sahara dispute, marking a pivotal moment in a conflict that has spanned decades. From colonial claims to questions of self-determination, the legal and diplomatic dimensions of this issue have evolved to increasingly......

World court urges Israel to support aid access in Gaza

The International Court of Justice (ICJ) has called on Israel to cooperate with United Nations relief efforts in Gaza and the West Bank, emphasizing its obligation to facilitate humanitarian aid in territories widely recognized as occupied Palestinian territory. The advisory opinion, issued on Wednesday......

UN court to issue ruling on Israel’s duty to facilitate humanitarian aid for Gaza

The International Court of Justice (ICJ) is set to deliver its ruling on Wednesday regarding Israel’s obligations to allow and support the delivery of humanitarian aid to Palestinians in Gaza. The decision comes as relief organizations intensify their efforts to provide essential supplies following......

Morocco commemorates 50 years since King Hassan II’s Green March declaration

Morocco today marks the 50th anniversary of a defining moment in its history, the announcement by the late King Hassan II of the Green March, a peaceful initiative to reclaim Sahara. The declaration coincided with the International Court of Justice's advisory opinion, which acknowledged legal ties......

Mali escalates drone dispute with Algeria to International Court of Justice

Mali has formally lodged a complaint against Algeria at the International Court of Justice (ICJ), accusing its neighbor of shooting down a Malian army reconnaissance drone in early April within Malian territory. The incident has further strained relations between the two countries, which have faced growing......

First Moroccan clerk at ICJ reflects rise in global legal representation

Adil Auraghi, a Stanford Law graduate, is set to make history as the first Moroccan to serve as a clerk at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) through its prestigious Judicial Fellowship Program. Beginning in September, Auraghi will work under Judge Leonardo Nemer Caldeira Brant of Brazil, contributing......

Israel intercepts Handala aid ship as Gaza blockade tightens

In a move widely condemned by human rights organizations, Israeli Occupation Forces (IOF) intercepted the humanitarian aid vessel Handala in international waters on Saturday night. The ship, carrying essential supplies such as food, medicine, and water purification systems, was attempting to break the......

China welcomes ICJ’s “positive” opinion on climate reparations

China expressed strong support on Thursday for the advisory opinion issued by the International Court of Justice (ICJ), which opens the door for countries suffering from climate change impacts to seek reparations from nations that fail to meet their climate obligations. “This advisory opinion......