Court says Israel was under obligation to compensate for damage from wrongful actThe wall built by Israel that divides the West Bank village of Walaja, on Dec 23, 2021. It is unlikely to affect Israeli policy but could shape international opinion. The international court held hearings in February at the Peace Palace. A US State Department official argued before the court that Israel's policies toward the Palestinians were determined by its "very real security needs." More than 500,000 Israelis have settled in the West Bank since 1967, and there are 2.7 million Palestinians in the territory.

Source: International New York Times July 20, 2024 16:10 UTC