The recent ruling of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) on July 19 has called for the immediate end of Israel’s illegal occupation and apartheid rule, emphasizing the need for a sovereign State of Palestine within the framework of a two-state solution. The ICJ’s decision demands Israel to withdraw from all occupied Palestinian territory, cease settlement activities, evacuate settlers, and pay damages.
The ruling asserts that ending the occupation should not be tied to a bilateral peace process and challenges Israel’s security claims as a precondition for withdrawal. This landmark judgment upholds the rights of the Palestinian people and rejects the United States’ stance on a political settlement based on Israeli approval.
With growing global support for Palestine’s statehood and unity among Palestinian factions, the ICJ’s decision offers a clear path to peace through the implementation of the two-state solution. The international community’s push for justice and respect for international law brings hope for a peaceful resolution to the conflict.
Al Jazeera’s article highlights the author’s perspective on the current situation and emphasizes the imminent need for lasting peace in the region.