The League of Arab States submitted its written response to the Registry of the International Court of Justice in the Hague in accordance with the timings set by the Court, in the case it is examining regarding Israel’s occupation of the Palestinian territories, including East Jerusalem, and the legal consequences arising from its continued issuance of its advisory opinion thereon.

The Palestine and Occupied Arab Territories Sector of the Arab League said in its statement, today, Tuesday, that the General Secretariat submitted its written submission last July in accordance with the procedures followed in this regard, which it prepared with the knowledge of legal experts at the highest level and with direct follow-up from Secretary-General Ahmed Aboul Gheit. .

The statement added that the evidence and reasons included what the Palestinian people, their land, and their capabilities are being exposed to as a result of the ongoing Israeli occupation, the implementation of the apartheid regime, and other ongoing violations and crimes against the Palestinian people.

The Palestine Sector confirmed that this step comes within the framework of the League of Arab States’ continued support for the Palestinian position and in implementation of the decisions of the League Council at its various levels in supporting efforts and endeavors to bring justice to the Palestinian people as a result of the current and historical injustice that has targeted them and to hold accountable those responsible for the crimes committed against them through international justice mechanisms.

It is noteworthy that the court decided to hold hearings in the case starting on February 19, 2024