Today the ICJ has issued a seismic judgement declaring Israel to be exercising an unlawful occupation of Palestinian land in the West Bank, Gaza and East Jerusalem. It demands Israel withdraw immediately, dismantle settlements and pay reparations to the Palestinian people.
This ruling confirms what Palestinians, the international solidarity movement, and human rights experts have long maintained – that Israel is practicing the crime of apartheid.
Whilst Palestinians, PSC and all who have been paying attention to the situation in Palestine have long known and said this, the ICJ’s judgement is unprecedented and has huge implications for the UK government and international community.
Israel must be understood and responded to as a rogue state operating outside the boundaries of international law.
The international community must now take immediate action to force Israel to end its illegal occupation and apartheid rule over Palestinians. This must finally mark a turning point in the UK’s relationship with Israel. The UK government must act in compliance with this ruling, and immediately meet the long-standing demand to end all arms trade with Israel and cease all other trade which supports Israel’s illegal actions.
Palestine Solidarity Campaign