Maldives Welcomes ICJ Ruling Against Israel’s Occupation of Palestinian Territories

President Mohamed Muizzu welcomed the International Court of Justice (ICJ) advisory opinion condemning Israel's occupation of Palestinian territories, including East Jerusalem. The opinion, delivered by ICJ President Nawaf Salam, highlighted violations of international humanitarian law, settlement expansion, and discriminatory policies. Muizzu called for an immediate end to these practices and reparations, and reiterated support for a sovereign Palestinian state based on pre-1967 borders with East Jerusalem as capital. The UN General Assembly had sought the opinion in 2022.

President Mohamed Muizzu welcomed the International Court of Justice (ICJ) advisory opinion condemning Israel's occupation of Palestinian territories, including East Jerusalem. The opinion, delivered by ICJ President Nawaf Salam, highlighted violations of international humanitarian law, settlement expansion, and discriminatory policies. Muizzu called for an immediate end to these practices and reparations, and reiterated support for a sovereign Palestinian state based on pre-1967 borders with East Jerusalem as capital. The UN General Assembly had sought the opinion in 2022.

President Mohamed Muizzu welcomed the International Court of Justice (ICJ) advisory opinion condemning Israel's occupation of Palestinian territories, including East Jerusalem. The opinion, delivered by ICJ President Nawaf Salam, highlighted violations of international humanitarian law, settlement expansion, and discriminatory policies. Muizzu called for an immediate end to these practices and reparations, and reiterated support for a sovereign Palestinian state based on pre-1967 borders with East Jerusalem as capital. The UN General Assembly had sought the opinion in 2022.

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