World Court Orders Israel to Increase Land Crossings for Gaza Aid Deliveries

The ICJ urged Israel to take measures to address the ‘catastrophic living conditions’ of Palestinians in Gaza, warning that ’famine is setting in.’
World Court Orders Israel to Increase Land Crossings for Gaza Aid Deliveries
The International Court of Justice in The Hague, Netherlands, on Jan. 11, 2024. Thilo Schmuelgen/Reuters
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The International Court of Justice (ICJ) on Thursday ordered Israel to increase the number of land routes for aid deliveries to Gaza, where people are on the brink of famine amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas war.

Judges at the top United Nations court told Israel in a ruling to “take all necessary and effective measures” to facilitate aid deliveries to Gaza and to address the “catastrophic living conditions” of Palestinians in the enclave.