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محكمة العدل الدولية تفتي بشأن الجدار
Exact day9 July 2004
West Bank
On 9 July 2004 the International Court of Justice advised that the wall Israel was building in the occupied Palestinian territory, and its associated regime, are contrary to international law: Israel must stop building it, dismantle it and make reparation, and all states must not recognise the situation it creates.
Linked context in the legacy record
The United Nations General Assembly asked the Court for an advisory opinion in resolution ES-10/14, adopted on 8 December 2003.
Link to this chapterInternational Court of Justice · section: Case overview
Editorial paraphrase · enThe request was made by General Assembly resolution ES-10/14 of 8 December 2003; the opinion was delivered on 9 July 2004.
Link to this citationThe Court found that the construction of the wall and its associated regime are contrary to international law. Israel is to put an immediate end to its violations by ceasing the works and dismantling the parts of the structure situated in the occupied Palestinian territory, and to make reparation for the damage suffered by everyone affected. All states are under an obligation not to recognise the illegal situation resulting from the wall, and not to render aid or assistance in maintaining it.
Link to this chapterInternational Court of Justice · section: Case overview
Editorial paraphrase · enThe wall and its associated régime are contrary to international law; Israel must cease construction, dismantle, and make reparation; all States must not recognise the illegal situation nor aid in maintaining it.
Link to this citationSources & evidence
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document · International Court of Justice
The case page of the International Court of Justice, with the request, the opinion and its summary.
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photograph · Wikimedia Commons
The photograph shown with this event: The wall in the West Bank, 2007.
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9 July 2004 · day
07-09 · occurrence
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