World court opens hearings on Israel’s aid obligations to Palestinians

The United Nations' top court is considering whether Israel must allow aid to Palestinian civilians in Gaza and West Bank as international pressure mounts. The U.N. has asked for legal advice on imposing aid restrictions, which have blocked nearly two months of aid delivery to Gaza and halted UNRWA operations in Israel. Meanwhile, Israel refuses to appear before the court in The Hague, with Foreign Minister Gideon Saar accusing it of acting like a circus and blaming Hamas and others for UNRWA issues, while Palestinian officials suggest many UNRWA employees are linked to terrorist groups despite lack of evidence.