Israeli settlements: What does the ICJ ruling require Britain and other states do?

Israeli settlements: What does the ICJ ruling require Britain and other states do? Submitted by Sondos Asem on Tue, 09/08/2026 - 14:18 UK Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband invoked a 2024 ruling by the World Court on the illegality of Israel's occupation of Palestine Judges at the International Court of Justice pictured in The Hague during the 19 July 2024 advisory opinion on the illegality of Israel's occupation (ICJ website) Off On Tuesday, UK Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband announced measures that appear to aim to comply with a landmark legal opinion issued by the United Nations’ highest court more than two years ago. In a long-anticipated speech in parliament, Miliband declared the Israeli occupation of Palestinian territory illegal and announced both comprehensive sanctions on Israeli settlements and a ban on all arms licences and other exports that "materially contribute to the occupation".