US Slams Top UN Court's Opinion On Israeli Occupation Of Palestinian Territories

21/7/2024 6:30

        The U.S. criticized "the breadth" of the top U.N. court's opinion that Israel's occupation of Palestinian territories is illegal, with Washington saying it would complicate efforts to resolve the conflict.
        
        "We have been clear that Israel's program of government support for settlements is both inconsistent with international law and obstructs the cause of peace," a U.S. State Department spokesperson said on Saturday in an email.
        
        "However, we are concerned that the breadth of the court's opinion will complicate efforts to resolve the conflict," the State Department added.
        
        The International Court of Justice, or the World Court, said on Friday that Israel's occupation of Palestinian territories and settlements was illegal and should be ended as soon as possible, delivering its strongest findings to date on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.