China advocates for Palestinian Justice at ICJ hearing
China passionately asserted the necessity of justice for Palestinians during a session at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) regarding the Israeli occupation of Palestinian territories.
Ma Xinmin, China’s Foreign Ministry’s legal adviser, emphasized that justice, though delayed, must not be denied to the Palestinians, whose rights have been overlooked for far too long.
With firm conviction, Xinmin stated, “Fifty-seven years have passed since Israel began its occupation of the OPT (Occupied Palestinian Territories).
The unlawful nature of the occupation and sovereignty over the occupied territories remain unchanged.” China’s stance countered the United States’ assertion that the issue should be considered a bilateral matter between Israel and Palestine, arguing that the UN should indeed address the self-determination of the Palestinian people.
Joining China in advocating for Palestinian rights, representatives from Ireland, Japan, and Jordan presented compelling arguments at the ICJ hearing.
Ireland condemned Israel’s actions as serious breaches of international law, while Japan reaffirmed the