Israel faced accusations of breaking international law by refusing to let aid into the Gaza Strip, when dozens of nations presented arguments at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) during a week of hearings in The Hague on Monday. Since March 2, Israel has completely cut off all supplies to the 2.3 million residents of the Gaza Strip, and food stockpiled during a ceasefire at the start of the year has all but run out. In December, the United Nation's (UN) top court was tasked to form an advisory opinion on Israel's obligations to facilitate aid to Palestinians that is delivered by states and international groups, including the UN. The advisory opinions of the International Court of Justice will have “profound implications" on the international world order, experts have said. Germany, France and Britain last week called on Israel to adhere to international law by allowing the unhindered passage of humanitarian aid into Gaza, after Israel reiterated that no aid would be allowed to enter Gaza, to pressure Hamas.
