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The court ruled that the Israeli occupation of Palestinian territories violates international law. (Photo by Selman Aksunger/Anadolu via Getty Images)

Ramaphosa welcomes ICJ ruling against Israeli occupation of Palestine

UN court declares Israeli occupation of Palestinian territories unlawful, urging withdrawal and reparations, as President Cyril Ramaphosa hails the ruling and reinforces support for Palestinian statehood

  • Emsie Ferreira
3 min read
Palestinian foreign minister Riyad al-Maliki makes statements following the hearings on the advisory proceedings of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) on the legal consequences of Israel’s practices in the Palestinian territories in The Hague, Netherlands on February 19, 2024. (Photo by Selman Aksunger/Anadolu via Getty Images)

Palestinians accuse Israel of ‘apartheid’ at International Court of Justice

The ICJ is holding hearings all week on the legal implications of Israel’s occupation since 1967, with 52 countries expected to give evidence

  • Des Erasmus
4 min read