The International Court of Justice (ICJ) will begin public hearings on Monday on the legal consequences of Israel's policies in Gaza and East Jerusalem.
Fifty-two states and three international organizations are expected to attend the hearings, which will be held at the Peace Palace in The Hague. They will participate in oral proceedings before the ICJ. The hearings will last until February 26.
The ICJ hearings come after the United Nations General Assembly asked the court to issue an advisory opinion in December 2022. Although advisory opinions are not binding, they can increase the already strong diplomatic pressure on Israel.