ICJ holds public hearing on Israeli policies in occupied Palestine
The International Court of Justice commences a week-long series of sessions to examine the Israeli policies of occupation, settlement, and annexation in the Palestinian territories, discussing the legal ramifications for "Israel." | The International Court of Justice in The Hague will commence public hearings on Monday regarding the legal consequences stemming from illegal Israeli apartheid policies and practices in the occupied Palestinian territories, including occupied East al-Quds. ● During the sessions, the court is scheduled to hear briefings from 52 countries - including the United States, "Israel's" biggest supporter, as well as China, Russia, South Africa, and Egypt. Palestinian Foreign Minister, Riyad al-Maliki, will speak at the session, while the occupation's representative will not be present.
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