The UN General Assembly has asked the International Court of Justice (ICJ) to assess Israel’s responsibility to aid Palestinians.
The resolution, backed by 137 countries, addresses claims that Israel restricts vital supplies to Gaza, worsening the crisis.
Israel cites logistical challenges and concerns about relief organizations in its control of aid to the Hamas-run territory.
Laws barring the UN’s Palestinian aid agency, UNRWA, from operating in Israel and East Jerusalem further complicate relief efforts.
Norway, supported by Egypt, Jordan, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia, led the resolution, emphasizing the need for humanitarian action.
Israel’s ambassador Danny Danon called the measure biased, accusing the ICJ of being “weaponized” to target Israel.
The ICJ’s advisory opinion, while non-binding, could intensify global pressure for unhindered aid access to Palestinians.
