Occupied Palestine (Israel)

International Law Context

• •The International Court of Justice ruled in July 2024 that Israel's occupation of Palestinian territories since 1967 is illegal under international law and must end immediately.
• •The ICC issued arrest warrants in November 2024 for Prime Minister Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Gallant for war crimes and crimes against humanity in Gaza.
• •As of 2024, over 700,000 Israeli settlers live in the West Bank and East Jerusalem — all in violation of Article 49 of the Fourth Geneva Convention.
• •The UN Security Council has passed 20+ resolutions condemning Israeli settlements and occupation since 1967; many others were blocked by US vetoes.
• •The UN Human Rights Council has documented that Israel's blockade of Gaza (2007–present) constitutes collective punishment, prohibited under international humanitarian law.