Headline: “ICJ Wraps Gaza Aid Hearings Amid Growing Humanitarian Alarm”

Headline: “ICJ Wraps Gaza Aid Hearings Amid Growing Humanitarian Alarm”

This week, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in The Hague concluded a series of public hearings on Israel’s obligations under international law concerning its occupation of Palestinian territories and its blockade of humanitarian aid to Gaza.

United Nations and Palestinian delegates accused Israel of unlawfully preventing vital supplies from reaching Gaza’s 2.3 million residents since March 2, leading to near-total depletion of food and medical stocks.

Israel defended its actions on security grounds, citing the need to prevent weapon smuggling and protect hostages held by Hamas.

The ICJ is expected to issue a non-binding advisory opinion in the coming months, which could influence UN operations and set important precedents for wartime aid obligations.