Israel Calls ICJ Decision 'Shameful,' Citing Unalienable Right to Famine
France 24 reports Israel found the ICJ's decision to mandate aid delivery into Gaza 'shameful.' This sentiment, that being asked not to starve a population is an insult, echoes previous rejections of international consensus. Remember when Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu dismissed the International Criminal Court's jurisdiction in 2020, or Israel boycotted the Durban II anti-racism conference in
2009 for similar perceived slights? Historically, calls for accountability are often met with accusations of bias, a well-worn playbook for avoiding scrutiny. One might wonder if the 'shameful' part is being seen doing what they claim they aren't. After all, a March 2024 UN report described 'widespread famine' in Gaza. The 'shame' here isn't the ICJ's ruling; it's that such a ruling was even
necessary. Perhaps the real shame is that the world occasionally expects adherence to humanitarian laws.