The legal caution exercised by the ICJ on the most critical issues – such as avoiding the declaration that the occupation itself is illegal.
The ICJ is deliberately ignoring Israel’s long-recognized and legitimate historical and legal claims to the areas.
In February, the US defended Israel's military "occupation" and argued to the World Court that Israel faced “very real security needs.”
Israeli settlements act as crucial buffers against the kind of aggressions that tend to happen when your neighbors aren't exactly sending you fruit baskets.
The ICJ's decision led to new accusations that the UN court is 'antisemitic', 'one-sided' and would consider Israel an 'occupier' regardless of its actions and the reality of the situation.
If Israel waits until all the countries have filed on the issue, it may find itself once again “suddenly” rudely surprised by the ICC.
If Israel waits until all the countries have filed on the issue, it may find itself once again “suddenly” rudely surprised by the ICC deciding against it before it has time to announce an inquiry.
The purpose of an Israeli complaint against Iran at the ICJ would create an international atmosphere that will enable people around the world to better understand the threats Israel is facing.
Netanyahu opposes state probe out of concern that diving deep into his failings would undermine his continued ability to serve as prime minister.
Last month, the IDF military advocate general announced that she is probing over 70 cases of alleged criminal wrongdoing by soldiers during the war.
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