Azalina leads Malaysia to ICJ as part of 40-nation effort to detail Israel’s legal responsibilities in Palestine
An Israeli tank is transported along the Israeli side of the border with Gaza April 24, 2025. — Reuters pic
Sunday, 27 Apr 2025 9:12 AM MYT
KUALA LUMPUR, April 27 — Malaysia will participate in the public hearings on the advisory opinion regarding Israel’s obligations concerning the Occupied Palestinian Territory at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in The Hague, beginning Monday (April 28).
The public hearings on the “Obligations of Israel in relation to the Presence and Activities of the United Nations, other International Organisations, and Third States in, and in relation to, the Occupied Palestinian Territory” are scheduled from April 28 to May 2.
In a statement, the Foreign Ministry (Wisma Putra) said that Minister for Law and Institutional Reform in the Prime Minister’s Department Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said will lead the Malaysian delegation, accompanied by senior officials from Wisma Putra, Legal Affairs Division, Attorney General’s Chambers, and the Embassy of Malaysia in The Hague.
Azalina is scheduled to address the Court on April 28 at 11.00 pm Malaysian time.
“This marks Malaysia’s third participation in ICJ Advisory Opinion proceedings related to Palestine, following previous engagements in 2004 and 2024.
“The hearings aim to provide an advisory opinion on the legal responsibilities of Israel concerning its presence and actions in the territory, and the implications for the United Nations, international organisations, and third states.
“Malaysia’s involvement underscores its commitment to upholding international law and advocating for Palestinian rights,” the statement read.
The Foreign Ministry stated that Malaysia stands firm in her principled stance of continuing to advocate for the establishment of an independent and sovereign Palestinian State, based on the pre-1967 borders with East Jerusalem as its capital, as part of her commitment to justice, peace and respect for international law.
This Advisory Opinion stems from the United Nations General Assembly Resolution 79/232 adopted on Dec 19, 2024.
Malaysia co-sponsored and voted in favour of this Resolution and was part of the Core Group that initiated the Resolution. Malaysia will join 39 other States and four international organisations at the Oral Hearings.
On Feb 28, Malaysia submitted a Written Statement to the Court, in pursuance of continued advocacy for Palestinian rights, and emphasised the urgent need for accountability for Israel’s clear and blatant violations of international law, which undermine the Palestinian people’s right to self-determination.
In light of the renewed and ongoing offensive against Palestinians in the Gaza Strip and West Bank, Malaysia remains resolute in reinforcing these arguments during the upcoming Oral Hearings.
Malaysia’s participation for the third time at the Advisory Opinion Proceedings is a continuation of previous participations in 2004 and 2024, respectively. — Bernama
Occupied territory” includes Judea&Samaria (West Bank) and Golan Heights.
ReplyDeleteSurrendering WB to terrorist would be suicidal. From WB the main urban areas of Tel Aviv, Ben Gurion airport, Haifa etc would be within artillery range. Don’t even need to shoot missiles or fly drones. Iron Dome cannot stop artillery shells. The Mediterranean Sea is only an hours march away and a quick advance by the terrorists would split the country in two.
Golan Heights overlooks the banks of Jordan River that feeds into Sea of Galilee, a crucial source of fresh water. Syria in the past had already threatened to cut off the water or worse still poison it.
There is no way Israel will give up either, no matter what ICJ says.
NO matter what ICJ says?
DeleteHow about what the yankee desperate via Trump to fart about?
Zionist state will be like Ukraine under the comedian.
W/O yankee supports, zionist state will soon seeing the last destruction as detailed in its Torah.
Malaysia refused to ratify ICERD, for 3R reasons, the governing treaty for establishing the ICC, but want to talk big at the ICJ.
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