The Hague to open hearings on Israel’s aid obligation to Palestinians

The UN’s highest court will hold a week of hearings on Israel’s humanitarian obligations towards Palestinians beginning on Monday, more than 50 days into a blockade on Gaza aid. UN representatives will start five days of sittings at the International Court of Justice in The Hague at noon, followed by a Palestinian submission. Another 38 countries will then address the 15-judge panel, including the US, China, France, Russia and Saudi Arabia. The League of Arab States, the Organisation of Islamic Co-operation and the African Union will also make submissions.