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#rulings

In a landmark decision, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) has declared Israel's occupation of Palestinian territories to be against international law. The court, based in The Hague, Netherlands, delivered its advisory opinion stating that Israel must cease settlement activities in the occupied West Bank and East Jerusalem, and urgently end its "illegal" occupation of these areas along with the Gaza Strip. While the ICJ's opinion is not legally binding, it holds substantial political significance. This is the first instance…