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mDi published in Other September 17, 2025

The International Court of Justice (ICJ) and International Criminal Court (ICC)

ICJ: South Africa has brought a case against Israel at the ICJ, accusing it of acts of genocide in Gaza. The court has issued provisional orders demanding Israel prevent acts of genocide and allow humanitarian aid into Gaza. While not directly about statehood, these proceedings increase international legal pressure on Israel.
ICC: The ICC’s prosecutor is seeking arrest warrants for top leaders of both Hamas and Israel, including Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, on allegations of war crimes and crimes against humanity. This unprecedented move has been met with fierce criticism from Israeli and US leaders.

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mDi published in Other September 17, 2025

In a significant move, three key European countries—Ireland, Spain, and Norway—announced in late May 2024 that they will officially recognize the State of Palestine on May 28, 2024.
This brings the total number of UN member states that recognize Palestine to 145 out of 193. They argue that a two-state solution is the only path to lasting peace and security for both Israelis and Palestinians.
This move has been strongly condemned by Israel and the United States, who argue it rewards Hamas and undermines negotiation efforts.

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mDi published in Other September 17, 2025

What Happened: On May 10, 2024, the United Nations General Assembly voted overwhelmingly to support a resolution granting new “rights and privileges” to Palestine and calling on the Security Council to reconsider favorably its full membership.
The Vote: The resolution passed with 143 votes in favor, 9 against (including the U.S. and Israel), and 25 abstentions.
What it Means: This is a powerful symbolic victory for Palestinians, demonstrating that the vast majority of the world supports their right to a state. However, it does not grant Palestine full UN membership. That can only be approved by the UN Security Council, where the United States has a veto and has already blocked the move in April.

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