WATCH: Israel must allow U.N. workers to provide humanitarian assistance in Gaza, ICJ finds
Summary
The International Court of Justice stated that Israel must let the U.N. aid agency UNRWA deliver humanitarian help in Gaza. This decision comes after Israel blocked the U.N. agency from working in the area. Israel has disputed the court's decision and did not attend the hearings.Key Facts
- The International Court of Justice said Israel must let UNRWA work in Gaza.
- UNRWA is the main provider of aid to Gaza.
- Israel blocked UNRWA from operating, claiming the court is biased.
- Israel did not attend the court hearings but submitted a 38-page written response.
- An advisory opinion was requested by the U.N. General Assembly last year.
- A U.S.-brokered ceasefire in Gaza has been in effect since October 10.
- The ceasefire agreement allows 600 aid trucks to enter Gaza daily.
- The ceasefire is fragile and was tested by recent conflicts between Israel and Hamas.
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