The International Court of Justice (ICJ) has authorized the African Union to participate in legal proceedings concerning Israel’s obligations in relation to UN activities in the occupied Palestinian territories.
In a statement issued on Thursday, the ICJ confirmed that the African Union had requested to participate in consultation proceedings concerning Israel’s responsibilities in relation to the presence and activities of the United Nations, other international organizations and third-party States in the occupied territories.
The Court noted that the African Union is expected to provide relevant insights on the matter and that a written submission has been made by 28 February 2025.