TheSpud :
It's widely held under international law that Israel has been an occupying power in the Palestinian territories since 1967. This legal assessment is based on the fact that Israel gained control of the West Bank, including East Jerusalem, and the Gaza Strip during the 1967 Six-Day War and has maintained a military presence and control over those territories ever since.
Key aspects related to this include:
Definition of Occupation: According to international humanitarian law (IHL), a territory is considered occupied when it is "actually placed under the authority of the hostile army."
Effective Control: The International Court of Justice (ICJ) has clarified that the standard required for occupation is one of "effective control" over the territory in question.
International Consensus: The United Nations General Assembly, the International Court of Justice (ICJ), the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), and numerous human rights organizations, including Human Rights Watch and Amnesty International, have repeatedly affirmed Israel's status as an occupying power in the territories it seized in 1967.
Obligations of an Occupying Power: International law imposes specific obligations on an occupying power, including ensuring the protection and welfare of the civilian population, respecting private property, managing public property, and allowing access to humanitarian relief. The ICRC emphasizes that Israel, as an occupying power, remains bound by the law of belligerent occupation and must adhere to its responsibilities.
Challenging the Definition: While the majority of the international community considers the Palestinian territories as occupied by Israel, some argue that these territories are "disputed". Israel, in particular, does not view its presence in East Jerusalem as an occupation but as the re-establishment of Israeli sovereignty.
In July 2024, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) ruled that Israel's continued presence in the Occupied Palestinian Territory (OPT) is unlawful, violating fundamental principles of international law.
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2025-07-25 15:58:48