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ICJ: Settlements in West Bank, east Jerusalem are illegal
The International Court of Justice said on Friday it can give a non-binding advisory opinion on Israel’s ‘occupation’ of Palestinian territories, rejecting calls by Israel and a handful of other countries to refuse to give one.
The decision is expected to address the West Bank, east Jerusalem, and the Gaza Strip as a single entity.
The ICJ claimed that Israel’s settlement policies and exploitation of natural resources in the Palestinian territories were in breach of international law.