from Anadolu Ajansi
The Arab League said Friday that Israel is
legally obligated not to disrupt the operations of the agency for
Palestinian refugees (UNRWA).
It
emphasized the UN's permanent responsibility toward the Palestinian
cause and the global duty to uphold Palestinian self-determination.
A
statement by Mohamed Helal from the Arab League to the International
Court of Justice (ICJ)'s hearing sessions said UN activities in occupied
Palestinian territories, including the UN Women and UNICEF programs,
are not merely carrying out humanitarian operations but fulfilling the
UN’s enduring mandate "to safeguard Palestinian welfare until a just
resolution is achieved."
He added
that international aid and diplomatic recognition of Palestine are not
"charity" but obligations for countries to take common and separate
measures to support self-determination for Palestinians.
Stressing that Israel has no sovereignty over the occupied Palestinian territories, including East Jerusalem, Helal said Israel’s legislative measures targeting UNRWA violate its duty under international law and, therefore, are unlawful...
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