Last Saturday, a tragic incident occurred in Majdal Shams where an Iranian rocket launched by Hezbollah exploded on a football field, resulting in the deaths of 12 children and injuries to 30 others. These innocent children were just playing football.
The International Court of Justice (ICJ) in The Hague should take an interest in this event, especially after the International Criminal Court’s (ICC) chief prosecutor UK Muslim Karim Khan’s scandalous comparison between Hamas terrorists and Israeli leaders.
The Conservative government in the UK challenged the case against Israel at The Hague, but the new Labor government under Keir Starmer is backing it. However, the German government has submitted amicus curiae observations supporting Israel’s case.
The president of the ICJ, Nawaf Salam, has made inflammatory remarks against Israel, displaying bias and ignoring Hamas’ terrorist activities. This raises concerns about the fairness of the judicial process at The Hague.
Despite challenges, the narrative around the Palestinian state and its recognition by various countries needs to be critically examined. It is essential to advocate for Israel’s position and push back against false narratives.
In conclusion, the efforts to establish a Palestinian state face obstacles, and the need to uphold Israel’s sovereignty remains crucial in the face of escalating tensions and biased judgments.
The writer is the CEO of Radios 100 FM, honorary consul of Nauru, vice dean of the Diplomatic Consular Corp, and the vice president of the Ambassadors Club of Israel.