(Reuters) – The United Nations’ top legal body, the International Court of Justice, on Wednesday said Israel has an obligation to ensure the basic needs of the civilian population in Gaza are met.
The panel of 11 judges added that Israel is forced to support the relief efforts provided by the United Nations in the Gaza strip and its entities, including UNRWA, the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East.
Israel has not substantiated its claims that a significant number of UNRWA’s employees are members of militant group Hamas, the judges said.
