Maldives Terms Israel’s Policies in Palestine as Apartheid at ICJ Hearing

The Maldives presented oral submissions at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) asserting that Israel's policies in the Occupied Palestinian Territory amount to apartheid. Ambassador Aishath Shaan Shakir led the delegation, emphasizing support for Palestinian statehood and calling for a ceasefire. The ICJ hearing was part of an advisory process requested by the UN General Assembly. The Maldivian delegation included international lawyers. The statement highlighted violations of international law, particularly regarding water resources, and cited the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, including starvation and high casualties.

The Maldives presented oral submissions at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) asserting that Israel's policies in the Occupied Palestinian Territory amount to apartheid. Ambassador Aishath Shaan Shakir led the delegation, emphasizing support for Palestinian statehood and calling for a ceasefire. The ICJ hearing was part of an advisory process requested by the UN General Assembly. The Maldivian delegation included international lawyers. The statement highlighted violations of international law, particularly regarding water resources, and cited the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, including starvation and high casualties.

The Maldives presented oral submissions at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) asserting that Israel's policies in the Occupied Palestinian Territory amount to apartheid. Ambassador Aishath Shaan Shakir led the delegation, emphasizing support for Palestinian statehood and calling for a ceasefire. The ICJ hearing was part of an advisory process requested by the UN General Assembly. The Maldivian delegation included international lawyers. The statement highlighted violations of international law, particularly regarding water resources, and cited the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, including starvation and high casualties.

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