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Egypt Independent
2 days ago
- Politics
- Egypt Independent
Egypt condemns Israeli decision to construct 22 new settlements in WB
CAIRO, May 30 (MENA) – Egypt strongly condemned on Friday the Israeli occupation authority's approval of the construction of 22 new settlements in the occupied West Bank. It described the move as a new, blatant, and provocative violation of international law and Palestinian rights, noting that the international community, which is aspiring to achieve just-based peace, rejects the step. In a statement by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Egypt reiterated that the decision represents a flagrant breach of the international legitimacy resolutions, topped with the Fourth Geneva Convention of 1949 in Occupied Palestinian Territory, UN Security Council resolutions including Resolution 2334, in addition to the advisory opinion of the International Court of Justice on the Israeli occupation of Palestinian territories. Egypt reaffirmed that the establishment of an independent Palestinian state along the June 4, 1967, borders, with East Jerusalem as its capital, is a basic right for the Palestinian people and a legitimate, irreversible demand of the international community. It stressed that the Israeli settlements have no legal basis and constitute a blatant violation of international law and the Fourth Geneva Convention, which prohibits an occupying power from transferring parts of its civilian population into the territory it occupies. The statement further underlined that Israeli settlements constitute a major obstacle to achieving the two-state solution and a just, lasting and comprehensive peace (MENA)
Middle East
3 days ago
- Politics
- Middle East
OPEN// Egypt condemns Israeli decision to construct 22 new settlements in WB
CAIRO, May 30 (MENA) - Egypt strongly condemned on Friday the Israeli occupation authority's approval of the construction of 22 new settlements in the occupied West Bank. It described the move as a new, blatant, and provocative violation of international law and Palestinian rights, noting that the international community, which is aspiring to achieve just-based peace, rejects the step. In a statement by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Egypt reiterated that the decision represents a flagrant breach of the international legitimacy resolutions, topped with the Fourth Geneva Convention of 1949 in Occupied Palestinian Territory, UN Security Council resolutions including Resolution 2334, in addition to the advisory opinion of the International Court of Justice on the Israeli occupation of Palestinian territories. Egypt reaffirmed that the establishment of an independent Palestinian state along the June 4, 1967, borders, with East Jerusalem as its capital, is a basic right for the Palestinian people and a legitimate, irreversible demand of the international community. It stressed that the Israeli settlements have no legal basis and constitute a blatant violation of international law and the Fourth Geneva Convention, which prohibits an occupying power from transferring parts of its civilian population into the territory it occupies. The statement further underlined that Israeli settlements constitute a major obstacle to achieving the two-state solution and a just, lasting and comprehensive peace (MENA) J L N/M O H
Middle East Eye
30-04-2025
- Politics
- Middle East Eye
US tells ICJ that law allows Israel to attack UN agencies that aren't 'impartial'
A US official addressing the International Court of Justice (ICJ) on Wednesday defended Israel's attacks on United Nations agencies in Gaza as potentially lawful. On the third day of hearings by the World Court in The Hague examining Israel's legal humanitarian obligations in occupied Palestine, the US rejected the opinion held by the majority of states that Israel has breached international law in its attacks on UN and international organisations during its war on Gaza since October 2023. The current ICJ proceedings have been prompted by Israel banning the UN agency for Palestinian refugees (Unrwa) in October. The ban sparked global outrage and calls for Israel to be ejected from the United Nations due to accusations that it violated the founding charter, particularly the privileges and immunities enjoyed by UN agencies. Opposing the arguments delivered by the UN's top legal official on Monday and by 12 states that have also spoken to the court this week, the US official said that international law 'does not impose any unqualified obligations on an occupying power' with respect to humanitarian assistance provided by the UN, international organisations and third states. New MEE newsletter: Jerusalem Dispatch Sign up to get the latest insights and analysis on Israel-Palestine, alongside Turkey Unpacked and other MEE newsletters 'In the law of occupation, military and humanitarian interests converge,' said Joshua Simmons, the senior bureau official of the office of the legal adviser at the US Department of State. Simmons referred to Article 59 of the Fourth Geneva Convention of 1949, which concerns the humanitarian obligations of an occupying power, saying the provision does not impose an absolute duty to permit relief to the population under its control. When it comes to third states, the article states that relief schemes 'may be undertaken either by states or by impartial humanitarian organisations such as the International Committee of the Red Cross'. Reflecting Israel's view, Simmons questioned the impartiality of Unrwa as a relief provider. 'Serious concerns' 'There are serious concerns about Unrwa's impartiality, including information that Hamas has used Unrwa's facilities, and that Unrwa's staff participated in the 7 October terrorist attack against Israel,' he said. 'Occupation law preserves an occupying power's discretion to address its security interests, including the ability to curtail the activities of third states or organisations that are contrary to its security,' he said. 'Given these concerns, it is clear that Israel has no obligation to permit Unrwa specifically to provide humanitarian assistance,' Simmons added. Israel's government has long been hostile towards Unrwa, partially because it upholds the refugee status of Palestinians who were expelled from their homes in the 1948 Nakba, alongside that of their descendants. In January 2024, Israel accused 12 Unrwa workers of involvement in the 7 October Hamas-led attacks, alleging they had distributed ammunition and aided in civilian kidnappings. 'It is clear that Israel has no obligation to permit Unrwa specifically to provide humanitarian assistance' - Joshua Simmons, US official A UN inquiry published in April last year found no evidence of wrongdoing by Unrwa staff, noting that Israel had neither responded to requests for names and information nor "informed Unrwa of any concrete concerns relating to Unrwa staff since 2011". The US Department of Justice last week decided that Unrwa was not immune from legal action in the United States. Unrwa is the primary source of humanitarian support for an estimated 5.9 million Palestinian refugees in occupied Palestine and neighbouring countries. This includes the provision of basic services such as education, food, medical care and the distribution of fuel. Its closure may lead to the collapse of the primary lifeline for many Palestinians. According to the organisation's latest situation report, since October 2023, Israel has killed at least 290 Unrwa staff members and carried out at least 830 attacks on the agency's premises and people sheltering in them. Later in the afternoon, Hungary's representative repeated similar arguments on Unrwa, defending Israel's conduct against the group as justified under international law. The US and Hungary are the only two nations that have so far defended Israel during the proceedings. Following Simmons, Russia's delegate argued that Israel's measures against Unrwa, including the laws banning it, violate international humanitarian law and the UN charter. 'Implementation of the laws will undoubtedly worsen the situation and significantly hinder the Palestinian people's right to self determination,' Maksim Musikhin, director of the legal department at the Russian foreign ministry, told the court. He showed support for calls to nominate Unrwa for a Nobel Peace Prize for its humanitarian efforts. Such award would be "timely and well deserved", he said. More to follow.
Jordan Times
10-03-2025
- Politics
- Jordan Times
Jordan condemns Israel's power cut to Gaza, aid blockade
AMMAN — Jordan condemned Israel's decision to cut electricity to the Gaza Strip on Monday as a "blatant violation of international law, international humanitarian law and the Fourth Geneva Convention of 1949, which protects civilians during times of war." Foreign Ministry spokesperson Sufian Qudah described the Israeli action as a dangerous escalation in its ongoing policy of starvation and blockade against the Palestinian people, according to a ministry statement. The official also stressed that the decision to cut electricity, particularly amid ongoing restrictions on humanitarian aid, directly violates the ceasefire agreement and risks further destabilising the already dire situation in Gaza. Qudah also called on the international community to fulfill its legal and moral responsibilities by pressuring Israel to uphold the ceasefire, restore electricity to Gaza and reopen the crossings to facilitate the flow of humanitarian aid. He also underscored the urgent need for immediate intervention to address the escalating humanitarian crisis in the besieged Strip.
Saba Yemen
03-03-2025
- Politics
- Saba Yemen
FM condemns Zionist enemy's blocking humanitarian aid to Gaza
Sana'a - Saba: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates condemned in the strongest terms the Zionist enemy's stopping the entry of humanitarian aid into Gaza and closing the crossings with the Strip. The ministry, in a statement received by the Yemeni News Agency (Saba), considered this step a blatant violation of the ceasefire agreement and international humanitarian law, especially the Fourth Geneva Convention of 1949. It emphasized that the usurper Zionist entity has not only violated the ceasefire agreement and failed to abide by the humanitarian protocol, but also stopped the entry of humanitarian aid, which confirms once again that it does not respect covenants , conventions and flies in the face of them. The statement warned that the Zionist entity could blow up the ceasefire agreement and return to aggression against the patient Palestinians in Gaza. It reiterated that this will lead to Yemen resuming its operations in support of the Palestinian resistance in Gaza. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs called on the emergency Arab summit that will meet tomorrow in Cairo to come up with a strong Arab position that supports the legitimate Palestinian rights and triumphs over the grievances of the Palestinian people. It also called on the international community, especially the Security Council, to force the usurper Zionist entity to commit ceasefire agreement implementing , move to the second phase of it, and allow the entry of humanitarian aid without conditions. Whatsapp Telegram Email Print more of (Local)
