Arab League Calls for Global Action on ICJ Ruling Against Israeli Settlements

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In a recent development, the Arab League's foreign ministers have demanded international enforcement of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) advisory opinion, which deems Israeli settlements in the West Bank and East Jerusalem illegal. This call for action was made during the 162nd Ministerial Meeting of the Arab League Council held in Cairo on September 10, 2024.

The ministers emphasized the need for Israel to immediately cease all settlement activities and withdraw from these disputed territories. They have urged the United Nations General Assembly and Security Council to implement measures aimed at ending Israel's occupation.

Moreover, the Arab League has appealed to the ICJ to accelerate its review of the case initiated by South Africa, alleging that Israel has breached the 1948 Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide. They have denounced Israeli policies as severe breaches of international humanitarian law, describing them as acts of aggression against Arab countries and detrimental to regional peace.

The Arab League also recommended that Israel be suspended from the UN General Assembly due to its failure to adhere to the UN Charter and its threat to global peace and security.

Additionally, they criticized Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for hindering ceasefire and prisoner exchange negotiations by refusing to withdraw from the Philadelphi corridor.