ICJ: Israel wrongly directed

The UN International Court of Justice concluded that Israel's occupation of Palestine, and its colonization, are de-facto annexation, and illegal. (Annexation of conquered territory is also illegal.)

The ruling also *called for Israel to rapidly quit the occupied territories and ruled Palestinians were due reparations for the occupation.*

*While non-binding, the ruling will provide ample ammunition for government lawyers already actively examining future sanctions against those linked to Israeli settlement.*