10 February 2024
A total of 52 countries, including Türkiye, and three international organizations, will make oral statements at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) at a Feb. 26 hearing on the legal consequences of Israel’s actions in occupied Palestinian territories, the top UN court said on Friday.
According to an Anadolu report, the ICJ announced the calendar of oral presentations in the advisory opinion to be given on the legal consequences of Israel’s acts in the Palestinian territories it has occupied, including East Jerusalem.
Accordingly, 52 states, including Türkiye, as well as the Arab League, the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, and the African Union, will each make 30-minute oral presentations on Feb. 19-26.
The oral statements will begin with a presentation by Palestine on Feb. 19 and conclude with the Maldives on the afternoon of Feb. 26.Türkiye’s statement is set for Monday, Feb. 26 at midday.
The main duties of the ICJ include resolving legal disputes that arise between states in line with international law and providing advisory opinions on legal issues referred to it.
The public hearings will be broadcast live.
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