The Security Council has the power to implement the judgment of the International Court against Israel

Mehr News, International Group, Peyman Yazdani: The International Court of Justice on Friday issued its decision regarding the construction of 230 settlements in the West Bank, including East Jerusalem, since the occupation of the Palestinian land by the regime announced in 1967.

The International Court of Justice noted that the construction and presence of structures in this territory amounted to “de facto annexation” as well as possible “discrimination and apartheid”.

Although the ruling of the International Court is non-binding and merely advisory, it puts more legal pressure on the occupying regime.

To clarify this issue, we had a conversation with Professor Hossein Askari, an economist and professor of business and international affairs at George Washington University, which was explained It is given below:

Please explain a little about what has happened recently at the International Court of Justice and its history?

In 2022, the United Nations General Assembly passed a resolution from the International Court of Justice (ICJ) requesting an advisory opinion on the legal consequences of the occupation of the Palestinian territories by the Zionist regime. It became after 1967.

The world has painfully learned that the UN Security Council is a political body dominated by five permanent members. is that they have the right of veto. When it comes to the Zionist regime, the United States of America uses its right of veto to protect the regime’s violations The International Court of Justice said in its opinion that Israel’s decades-long occupation of Palestinian land is illegal and should It will end as soon as possible. Since 1967, the Zionist regime has occupied the West Bank, including East Jerusalem, and has built and expanded illegal settlements. The statement states that Israel is obliged to immediately stop all new settlement activities and evacuate all settlers from the occupied Palestinian territories.

What was Israel’s response to this ruling?

Netanyahu claimed on page X: The Jewish people in their land, including in our eternal capital Jerusalem and not in Judea and Samaria (West Bank), the historical land We are not the occupiers.

Netanyahu’s reaction is arrogant and shows contempt for the United Nations and its important institution, the International Court of Justice. Some members of the United Nations will be offended by these statements.

As you said, the ruling of the International Court of Justice has no legal requirements, so how should the Israeli regime be forced to respect international laws?

Achieving significant results for the Palestinians depends on the United Nations Security Council (UNSC). Yes, the UN Security Council has the power to implement the opinion of the International Court of Justice, which is binding on all UN members. Article 25 of the UN Charter states that members agree to accept and implement the decisions of the Security Council. The Security Council can use executive measures such as economic sanctions, arms embargoes, financial sanctions, travel bans, cutting off diplomatic relations, blockades, and most importantly collective military action to impose the Security Council’s decision.

If the world is committed to peace and justice, it is time to wake up. The United Nations is in trouble with the structure of its Security Council. Any of the five countries can override the will of the remaining 192 members.But as the world has painfully learned, the UN Security Council is a political body dominated by five permanent members who wield the veto. have at their disposal And when it comes to the Zionist regime, the United States of America has abused its veto power to protect Tel Aviv’s violations and undermine the institution and the collective will of its members. The United States has used its right of veto about 40 times to prevent the resolutions of the UN Security Council in which there was criticism of the Zionist regime.

In short, we should not wait for the UN Security Council to do the right thing and vote to implement the opinion of the International Court of Justice, because the United States certainly vetoes it, and if America miraculously decides to do so, Britain will use its veto instead.

If the world is committed to peace and justice, it is time to wake up. The United Nations is in trouble with the structure of its Security Council. Any of the five countries can override the will of the remaining 192 members. And when it comes to issues related to the Zionist regime, the United States is to blame – the United States. Presidents and members of Congress blindly support Tel Aviv with weapons, money and political support because of the power of the Jewish lobby in the United States. The lobby uses its money for brutal pro-Zionist programs. Muslim countries and especially the rich Arab countries of the Persian Gulf can use their money and oil to counter the Jewish lobby, but they do almost nothing. They must stand up to the United States – recall their ambassadors from Washington and expel all American troops from their soil – until the Palestinians receive justice. Otherwise, nothing special will happen.

What are the consequences and side effects of the recent non-binding ruling of the International Court of Justice for the Zionist regime? be?

However, the ICJ decision will have important side effects in a number of areas, as countries seek to reduce their engagement with Israel. I primarily believe that more countries will recognize the independent state of Palestine, at least symbolically, and that others will cut diplomatic ties with Israel. Second, most suppliers of military hardware, mainly in Europe, will reduce their arms sales to Israel. Thirdly, I think the Arab countries of the Persian Gulf should reduce their intelligence cooperation with Israel in order not to be exposed to internal criticism. Fourth, I believe that total recognition of the Zionist regime will cease for the foreseeable future. Fifth, and most importantly, I hope that the Arab countries will soon take a united stand against the Zionist regime – on cutting off trade and diplomatic ties – and work behind the scenes to encourage the United States to change its policies on Israel. .

In short, I think this was a welcome decision by the International Court of Justice. However, it will not immediately produce the dramatic results that any reasonable person would be happy with – a viable Palestinian state, with compensation to the Palestinians for their loss of property and their suffering all these years. But this will create another important cornerstone to limit the Zionist regime and the United States of America.