Archbishop of Canterbury Calls for Global Adherence to ICJ Ruling on Israeli Occupation

The Church of England's spiritual head, Justin Welby, urged governments to respect the United Nations' top court's ruling on Israel's occupation of Palestinian territories. The International Court of Justice declared the occupation unlawful, and Welby emphasized the need for global adherence to this decision amid rising international law violations.

The Church of England's spiritual leader, Justin Welby, called on global governments to honor the United Nations International Court of Justice's ruling that deems Israel's occupation of Palestinian territories illegal.

The ICJ's advisory opinion, though not binding, holds significant influence under international law. It recommends that the occupation be ended promptly. In response, Israel's foreign ministry dismissed the opinion as biased and fundamentally wrong. There has been no immediate reaction from Israeli officials to Welby's comments.

Welby stressed the importance of a consistent global commitment to ICJ decisions, particularly in the context of increasing violations of international law. He highlighted the systemic discrimination from Israel's military rule in occupied Palestinian territories and called for U.N. member states to ensure their actions align with the ICJ's ruling.

(With inputs from agencies.)