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The top UN court convenes to deliver advisory opinion on Israel’s policies in occupied territories
THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — The top United Nations court has opened a hearing to deliver a non-binding advisory opinion on the legality of Israel’s 57-year occupation of lands sought for a Palestinian state, a ruling that could have more effect on international opinion than it will on Israeli policies.
International Court of Justice President Nawaf Salam is expected to take about an hour to read out the opinion of the panel that is made up of 15 judges from around the world.
THIS IS A BREAKING NEWS UPDATE. AP’s earlier story follows below.
The top United Nations court is delivering a nonbinding advisory opinion Friday on the legality of Israel’s 57-year occupation of lands sought for a Palestinian state, a ruling that could have more effect on international opinion than it will on Israeli policies.