ISLAMABAD, Pakistan: Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif has welcomed the historic International Court of Justice (ICJ) Advisory Opinion on Israel’s policies in Occupied Palestinian Territory.
In its advisory opinion issued on July 19, the ICJ said that Israeli settlements in occupied Palestinian territories are illegal and all states should cooperate to bring an end to the Israel-Palestinian conflict.
The ICJ said that Israeli settlements in the West Bank and East Jerusalem, and the regime associated with them, have been established and are being maintained in violation of international law.
READ HERE: the summary of the Advisory Opinion in respect of the Legal Consequences arising from the Policies and Practices of Israel in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem https://t.co/rLhpNKIjkc pic.twitter.com/98gPx7VQZw
— CIJ_ICJ (@CIJ_ICJ) July 19, 2024
In a statement on Saturday, Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif said that the ICJ ruling that Israel must end its occupation and illegal settlements is vindication of the legitimate struggle of the brave Palestinian people.
The prime minister urged the international community and the United Nations to implement the ruling, ensuring Palestinian self-determination through a two state solution in line with relevant UN resolutions.
“Proud that Pakistan contributed to the case, demonstrating our unwavering commitment to the Palestinian cause,” he said.
I welcome the historic ICJ Advisory Opinion on Israel’s policies in Occupied Palestinian Territory. The ICJ ruling that Israel must end its occupation & illegal settlements is vindication of the legitimate struggle of the brave Palestinian people. I urge the international…
— Shehbaz Sharif (@CMShehbaz) July 20, 2024
Meanwhile, the Palestinian Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Expatriates, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and Jordan also welcomed the ICJ advisory opinion on Israel’s illegal occupation.
