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Tunisia says conditions met for expulsion of member state over persistent violations
Tunisia told the ICJ it believes the conditions allowing the expulsion of a member state for persistent violations have now been met.
“While we are aware that the recommendation of relying on Article 6 of the United Nations Charter falls within the prerogatives of the Security Council, we consider that the conditions for its implementation are met,” said Hanin Ben Jrad, representing Tunisia, regarding Israel’s continuous violations in Gaza and other regions.
Jrad argued that several statements by Israeli officials show an intent to use humanitarian aid to achieve political and military objectives, effectively holding Gaza’s population hostage, while weaponising relief as a “tool of war”.
Tunisia also condemned the systematic targeting of UNRWA facilities since the onset of the conflict.
“Bringing an end to the war will not suffice to make shattered lives whole again or to heal their trauma. The breaches must be reported, as well as the legal consequences stemming from them. Responsibilities must be established.”
ICJ hearing on Israel’s obligation to allow aid to Palestine concluded
On Friday, the ICJ concluded public hearings into what Israel’s obligations are regarding allowing UN agencies and other relief groups to work in the Palestinian territory it occupies.
A panel of judges heard arguments from 40 countries since Monday, including China, France, Indonesia, Pakistan, Russia and the UK. The court will likely deliberate for months before making a ruling, requested of it in December by the UN General Assembly.
Many of the participating states rebuked Israel for acutely restricting humanitarian aid into Gaza since launching the war. Israel has cut off all aid – food or medicine – entirely for the last two months, accelerating the starvation and medical crises.
Here are the key takeaways from the hearings.
Take your fucking time while people are starving by an Israeli made famine. There won't be many left to help after a couple more months blocking all aid. Food has ran out.
