The ICJ Advisory Proceedings on Israel’s Occupation of Palestinian Territory

This publication analyses the far-reaching legal consequences for third States and international organisations emanating from the Court’s findings in the Advisory Opinion and seeks to further concretise these obligations by means of policy recommendations.

This publication provides a summary of the Advisory Opinion rendered by the ICJ on the Legal Consequences arising from the Policies and Practices of Israel in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem, on 19 July 2024.

This publication provides a snapshot of the major themes that emerged from the hearings in the advisory proceedings on Israel’s occupation of the oPt as well as a selection of arguments proffered. An overview of the positions articulated by all participating States and organisations can be found in a separate table.

The Diakonia IHL Centre Jerusalem devoted the fourth session of its event series Reflections on International Law and the Question of Palestine, which took place on 14 June 2023, to the forthcoming advisory opinion on Israel’s occupation of Palestinian territory. The event featured contributions from three expert speakers, each of whom concentrated on a different item from the list of questions before the Court.

This Q&A provides a brief overview of the legal basis, mandate, and scope of activities of the ICJ in relation to its advisory proceedings, with a specific emphasis on the recent bid to request an advisory opinion on the right to self-determination of the Palestinian people and the legality of Israel’s occupation of Palestinian territory.