WASHINGTON - The US criticised 'the breadth' of the top UN court's opinion that Israel's occupation of Palestinian territories is illegal, with Washington saying it would complicate efforts to resolve the conflict.
The International Court of Justice, or the World Court, said on July 19 that Israel's occupation of Palestinian territories and settlements was illegal.WASHINGTON - The US criticised "the breadth" of the top UN court's opinion that Israel's occupation of Palestinian territories is illegal, with Washington saying it would complicate efforts to resolve the conflict.
The International Court of Justice, or the World Court, said on July 19 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. The court said Israel's obligations include paying restitution for harm and "the evacuation of all settlers from existing settlements".
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