Palestinian representatives are expected to be among the first speakers at today’s hearing. Israel is not among the approximately 40 countries scheduled to address the court during five days of hearings, which are expected to conclude on Friday. The United States is scheduled to present its views on Wednesday.
Since March 2, Israel has barred nearly all supplies from entering Gaza, home to around 2.3 million people. Aid agencies report that almost all food stocks brought in during a ceasefire earlier this year have now been exhausted.
The International Court of Justice (ICJ) is hearing evidence that Israel has breached its obligations as a UN member by banning and repeatedly bombing UN targets and by cutting off humanitarian aid to Gaza. Al Jazeera's @soraya_lennie explains. pic.twitter.com/HI4H95cIJ3
— Al Jazeera English (@AJEnglish) April 28, 2025The United Nations considers Gaza and the West Bank as occupied territories, and international humanitarian law requires occupying powers to facilitate relief efforts, ensuring access to food, medical care, and public health services for civilians.
US President Donald Trump alleged that he had pressured Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to permit the entry of food and medicine into Gaza.
However, Israel argues that it will not allow supplies into Gaza until Hamas releases all remaining hostages, confirming it was using aid restrictions as leverage against Hamas. Tel Aviv has repeatedly accused Hamas of stealing humanitarian aid, an allegation Hamas denies, blaming Israel for the supply shortages instead.
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