During a session at the International Court of Justice, a US state department lawyer, Joshua Simmons, claimed that Israel's pressing security concerns justify its refusal to provide humanitarian aid to Gaza. The ongoing ban on aid, food, and water – now two months old – has raised critical questions about Israel's legal obligations under international law and its responsibilities toward the Palestinian population. Ukraine, while addressing the court, emphasized that legal obligations should not solely dictate action during conflicts, suggesting a more nuanced approach to humanitarian issues.
"Israel's urgent security needs override its obligations to provide aid to Palestinians in Gaza, according to a US state department lawyer at the ICJ."
"Simmons argued that an expansive ruling by the ICJ on Israel's obligations could undermine the credibility of international law and fail to resolve ongoing conflicts."
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