UN Court 'Reminds' Israel to Feed Gaza, Again
Al-Monitor dutifully reports the ICJ's non-binding 'Advisory Opinion' stressing Israel's obligation to provide Gazans with 'basic needs.' This, after a 'fragile ceasefire' that seemingly evaporated faster than humanitarian aid at the Rafah crossing. The ICJ's belief in its 'great legal weight and moral authority' is almost endearing, given Israel's consistent rejection of its rulings. One might
wonder if they have a 'strongly worded letter' template pre-filled for next month's starvation crisis. Meanwhile, the US Congress just approved more military aid to Israel, despite the 'concern' over humanitarian access. For example, Rep. Steny Hoyer, who received $76,000 from pro-Israel groups in 2022, per OpenSecrets.org, consistently votes for aid packages. This isn't a new script; Israel has a
track record of ignoring international bodies, a pattern enabled by its steadfast benefactors in Washington.