Advisory opinion of the International Court of Justice on the Obligations of Israel in relation to the Presence and Activities of the United Nations, Other International Organizations and Third States in and in relation to the Occupied Palestinian Territory

Condemnatory

Yes

Analysis

• This resolution reaffirms the one-sided ICJ advisory opinion issued in October 2025, calling on Israel to comply with its non-binding findings, including by cooperating with UNRWA despite extensive evidence of the agency’s infiltration by terrorist organizations such as Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad. It further praises the Palestinian Authority for its actions “despite the obstacles presented by the ongoing Israeli occupation.” By assigning exclusive responsibility to Israel for humanitarian conditions in Gaza, the resolution effectively absolves Hamas of responsibility for its own violations, including the theft and profiteering from humanitarian aid, its control over aid distribution, and attacks on Gazans seeking assistance.

Main Sponsors

Norway, Chile, Egypt, Guyana, Indonesia, Ireland, Jordan, Malaysia, Namibia, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain

Vote

Yes - 139, No - 12, Abstain - 19, Absent - 23

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Key Praise

None

Key Criticism

• "Welcomes the advisory opinion of the International Court of Justice of 22 October 2025 on the obligations of Israel in relation to the presence and activities of the United Nations…"
• "Expresses its grave concern about the dire humanitarian situation in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, especially in the Gaza Strip."
• "Demands that Israel comply without delay with all its legal obligations under international law, including as stipulated by the International Court of Justice by, inter alia:…"
• "(b) Immediately allowing and facilitating the provision of life-saving humanitarian assistance and basic services to the Palestinian civilian population, including relief provided by the United Nations and its entities, in particular the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East…"
• "(c) Immediately ensuring full respect for the privileges and immunities of the United Nations, including its agencies and bodies, and its officials, as well as the inviolability of its premises."