Yesterday the ICJ delivered its Advisory Opinion 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.

The Court advised the General Assembly of the United Nations as to the content of Israel's obligations as an occupying power and a member of the United Nations to facilitate aid within Gaza, including by co-operation with UNRWA.

Significantly, the Court also accepted the submission that Article 2(5) of the United Nations Charter was a source of obligation.

Dr Christopher Ward SC represented the Plurinational State of Bolivia, assisted by 6 St James Hall members Madeleine Bridgett and Lucy Geddes.

The Advisory Opinion can be found here.