Israel's Security Needs Override Gaza Aid Obligations, US Lawyer Argues | JQJO

A US State Department lawyer argued before the International Court of Justice (ICJ) that Israel's security needs supersede its obligation to provide aid to Palestinians in Gaza. He contested the UN's claim that Israel must cooperate with UNRWA, citing concerns about Hamas links. The lawyer asserted that Israel's ban on aid, currently in its 60th day, doesn't violate international law, emphasizing that the Geneva Convention doesn't mandate unqualified aid provision by occupying powers. While acknowledging the need for aid, he stressed that the ICJ shouldn't impose obligations hindering Israel's security or conflict resolution efforts. Israel maintains its right to self-defense amidst the ongoing conflict.