Israel seems set on destroying system of international law compliance, ICJ hears

Israel appears set on destroying the framework created to ensure compliance with international law in a way that will have profound consequences that reverberate far beyond Palestine, the international court of justice has heard. “Plans are reportedly under way for Israel to annex 75 sq km of Rafah, one-fifth of Gaza, to Israel’s so-called buffer zone, permanently. Israel strictly controls all inflows of international aid for the 2.4 million Palestinians in the Gaza Strip. In hearings last year in a separate case at the court, the country accused Israel of committing genocide against the Palestinians in Gaza – a charge Israel denies. Experts say the decision, though not legally binding, could profoundly impact international jurisprudence, international aid to Israel and public opinion.