Trudeau Says Israel, Hamas Must Follow ICJ Latest Ceasefire Orders

Published on May 25, 2024

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he expects compliance with the International Court of Justice’s recent demand that military operations in Rafah stop immediately. “Canada’s position has been clear for many, many weeks now. We need an immediate ceasefire. Hamas needs to lay down its arms, release all hostages, but there also must be no more military operations in Rafah by Israel,” Trudeau said on May 24 during a news conference in Halifax. “The ICJ’s proposals are binding, and we expect everyone to follow them as a matter of international law.” The ICJ, the judicial body of the United Nations, adjudicates disputes between nations and voted 13-2 for the ceasefire. Voting in favour on May 24 were Lebanon, France, Somalia, China, India, Japan, Germany, Australia, Brazil, Mexia, Romania, USA, and South Africa, while Uganda and an ad hoc judge from Israel voted against the order....

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