Israel should respect the UN and its businesses, chorus from obstructing their actions, and totally cooperate with neutral humanitarian organizations to make sure aid reaches Palestinians in want, Switzerland informed the International Court of Justice (ICJ) on Friday.
“Israel has an obligation to ensure, to refrain and to respect the United Nations, its organs and agencies,” mentioned Franz Perrez, representing Switzerland.
“Under international humanitarian law, it must allow and facilitate the relief efforts of impartial humanitarian organizations, including the UN, when the population is in need.”
Perrez described the dire scenario in Gaza and the occupied Palestinian territory as “catastrophic,” citing mass violations of worldwide legislation, the extended occupation declared unlawful by the courtroom, and the struggling brought on by the violence since October 2023-when Israel’s offensive on Gaza started -including the Israeli hostages and their households.
He affirmed that Israel, because the occupying energy, is sure by worldwide humanitarian legislation and the legislation of occupation, which requires it to consent to aid schemes and guarantee their efficient implementation. Israel should additionally respect and defend humanitarian personnel, he mentioned.
Switzerland rejected imprecise or basic safety considerations as justification for blocking humanitarian help.
“The invocation of security concerns is not a wild card that can be used to avoid obligations under international law,” Perrez mentioned. “Such invocation must be provided for by law and made in good faith.”
He burdened that beneath the UN Charter and the Convention on the Privileges and Immunities of the UN, Israel should respect the privileges and immunities of the UN and can’t take unilateral actions that impede its correct functioning.
Bern additionally reiterated its dedication to a two-state answer, achievable solely by respect for worldwide legislation and good religion negotiations.
Source: www.anews.com.tr