Palestinian representatives on Monday asked judges at the U.N.‘s highest court to declare Israel‘s occupation of their territory illegal, saying their advisory opinion could contribute to a two-state solution and a lasting peace.
The requests came at the opening of a week of hearings at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in The Hague. The U.N. General Assembly sought an advisory, or non-binding, opinion on the occupation in 2022. More than 50 states will present arguments through Feb. 26.