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Israel’s settlement policies break international law, court finds

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Written by Associated Press on The Guardian Associated Press on The Guardian
Published: 19 July 2024 19 July 2024

The top United Nations court has ruled that Israel’s settlement policies and use of natural resources in the occupied Palestinian territories violate international law.

The international court of justice said “the transfer by Israel of settlers to the West Bank and Jerusalem as well as Israel’s maintenance of their presence, is contrary to article 49 of the fourth geneva convention”.

 

The panel of 15 judges from around the world also said the use of natural resources was “inconsistent” with its obligations under international law as an occupying power.

Read more at: https://www.theguardian.com/world/article/2024/jul/19/israels-settlement-policies-break-international-law-court-finds

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