The International Court of Justice is considering the status of the West Bank and East Jerusalem this week. 52 countries are addressing the court. The majority of them are hostile to the existence and security of the Jewish state of Israel.
One of the speakers at the hearings is jurist Andrew Tucker. He is attending the hearings this week at the Peace Palace in The Hague, also called the “temple of peace.” He sees this as a spiritual battle for which urgent prayer is needed.
On Thursday, 11 January 2024, around 2,000 supporters of Israel were in The Hague to show their support. On this day the trial at the International Court of Justice began, in which Israel is accused of committing genocide.
South Africa takes Israel to the International Court of Justice in The Hague. Their accusation: Israel is committing genocide in Gaza. On Thursday and Friday the public hearings will take place at the Peace Palace in The Hague (Netherlands). We often hear this accusation of genocide in the media and during anti-Israel demonstrations. What is going on? And why is this trial so important? Andrew Tucker, a lawyer specializing in Israel and international law, explains it.
Approximately 2,000 people joined a silent march in The Hague (Netherlands) on Thursday December 7th, to call for the release of the hostages held by Hamas in Gaza. The procession walked in silence past the Dutch House of Representatives and the Red Cross headquarters. At the House of Representatives, a statement was handed over to the foreign affairs spokespersons of various political parties.