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BBC HomepageSkip to contentAccessibility HelpYour accountNotificationsHomeNewsSportWeatheriPlayerSoundsBitesizeMore menuMore menuSearch BBCHomeNewsSportWeatheriPlayerSoundsBitesizeCBBCCBeebiesFoodClose menuBBC NewsMenuHomeIsrael-Gaza warCost of LivingWar in UkraineClimateUKWorldBusinessPoliticsCultureMoreTechScienceHealthFamily & EducationIn PicturesNewsbeatBBC VerifyDisabilityScience & EnvironmentEuropean court rules human rights violated by climate inactionPublished9 minutes agocommentsCommentsShareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingRelated TopicsClimateImage source, ReutersBy Georgina RannardBBC climate reporterA group of older Swiss women have won the first ever climate case victory in the European Court of Human Rights.The women, mostly in their 70s, said that their age and gender made them particularly vulnerable to the effects of heatwaves linked to climate change.The court said Switzerland’s efforts to meet its emission reduction targets had been woefully inadequate.It is the first time the powerful court has ruled on global warming.Swedish campaigner Greta Thunberg joined activists celebrating at the court in Strasbourg on Tuesday. “We still can’t really believe it. We keep asking our lawyers, ‘is that right?’ Rosemarie Wydler-Walti, one of the leaders of the Swiss women, told Reuters news agency. “And they tell us it’s the most you could have had. The biggest victory possible.” “This is only the beginning of climate litigation,” said Ms Thunberg. “This means that we have to fight even more, since this is only the beginning. Because in a climate emergency, everything is at stake.”The ruling is binding and can trickle down to influence the law in 46 countries in Europe including the UK.Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Rosmarie Wyder-Walti and Anne Mahrer from Senior Women for Climate ProtectionThe Court ruled that Switzerland had “failed to comply with its duties under the Convention concerning climate change” and that it had violated the right to respect for private and family life. It also found that “there had been critical gaps” in the country’s policies to tackle climate change including failing to quantify reductions in greenhouse gases – those gases that warm Earth’s atmosphere when we burn fossil fuels like oil, coal and gas.The Swiss women, called KlimaSeniorinnen or Senior Women for Climate Protection, argued that they cannot leave their homes and suffer health attacks during heatwaves in Switzerland.On Tuesday data showed that last month was the world’s warmest March on record, meaning the temperature records have broken ten months in a row.More than 2,000 women are in the KlimaSeniorinnen group. They launched the case nine years ago, calling for better protection of women’s health in relation to climate change.Swiss President Viola Amherd told a news conference that she needed to read the judgement in detail before commenting, according to Reuters news agency. She said: “Sustainability is very important to Switzerland, biodiversity is very important to Switzerland, the net zero target is very important to Switzerland.”The court dismissed two other cases brought by six Portuguese young people and a former French mayor. Both argued that European governments had failed to tackle climate change quickly enough, violating their rights.Swiss glaciers get 10% smaller in two yearsWhy is the world getting warmer?Record hot March sparks ‘uncharted territory’ fearMember of the KlimaSeniorinnen Elisabeth Stern, 76, told BBC News that she has seen how the climate in Switzerland has changed since she was a child growing up on a farm.’Not made to sit in a rocking chair and knit’Asked about her commitment to the case, she said: “Some of us are just made that way. We are not made to sit in a rocking chair and knit.””We know statistically that in 10 years we will be gone. So whatever we do now, we are not doing for ourselves, but for the sake of our children and our children’s children,” she added.Youth activists around the world had hoped that the six Portuguese young people would also win their case against 32 European governments.The youth, aged from 12-24, had argued that increasingly extreme heatwaves and wildfires left them unable to go outside to play, to go to school, and that they suffered from climate anxiety.But the court said the case needed to be decided in Portugal first.Sofia Oliveira, 19, told BBC News that she was disappointed but that the Swiss women’s win ‘is a win for us too and a win for everyone’.”A third case by a former French mayor claimed that inaction by the French government risked his town being submerged in the North Sea. It was dismissed because he no longer lived in France and claimants must prove that they are direct victims of human rights violations.Decisions made in the European Court of Human Rights influence law across its 46 member states.Estelle Dehon KC, a barrister at Cornerstone Barristers in the UK, said “the judgement deals with difficult issues that also vex the UK courts in a way that may be persuasive.””It comprehensively dismisses the argument that courts cannot rule on climate legal obligations because climate change is a global phenomenon or because action by one state is just a ‘drop in the ocean’,” she told BBC News.Governments globally have signed up to drastically reduce their greenhouse gas emissions.But scientists and activists say that progress is too slow and the world is not on track to meet the crucial target of limiting global temperature rise to 1.5C. Switzerland’s largest party, the right-wing Swiss People’s Party, condemned the ruling, calling it a scandal and threatening to leave the Council of Europe.That is unlikely to happen because they hold just two seats of seven in government.The Socialist Party welcomed the court’s decision and said the government should implement it as soon as possible, according to Swiss broadcaster RTS.Politicians in Switzerland responded to the rulinghttps://x.com/UDCch/status/1777707449501310985Related TopicsEuropeHuman rightsEuropean Court of Human RightsClimateSwitzerlandComments can not be loadedTo load Comments you need to enable JavaScript in your browserView commentsTop StoriesLive. Post Office would do ‘anything to hide Horizon failures’ – Alan BatesSecurity raised for Champions League ties after attack threatPublished47 minutes agoIsrael’s Gaza withdrawal hints at what comes nextPublished1 hour agoFeaturesFirst ever climate change victory in Europe courtSpectacular images of eclipse that transfixed North AmericaThe eclipse at Niagara Falls: ‘Wow! 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BBC HomepageSkip to contentAccessibility HelpYour accountNotificationsHomeNewsSportWeatheriPlayerSoundsBitesizeMore menuMore menuSearch BBCHomeNewsSportWeatheriPlayerSoundsBitesizeCBBCCBeebiesFoodClose menuBBC NewsMenuHomeIsrael-Gaza warCost of LivingWar in UkraineClimateUKWorldBusinessPoliticsCultureMoreTechScienceHealthFamily & EducationIn PicturesNewsbeatBBC VerifyDisabilityWorldAfricaAsiaAustraliaEuropeLatin AmericaMiddle EastUS & CanadaTop UN court orders Israel to allow food and medical aid into GazaPublished1 hour agoShareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingRelated TopicsIsrael-Gaza warImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Children with empty pots wait as aid workers distribute food in Gaza City earlier this monthBy Christy CooneyBBC NewsThe UN’s top court has unanimously ordered Israel to enable the unhindered flow of aid into Gaza in order to avert a famine. The International Court of Justice (ICJ) said Israel must act “without delay” to allow the “provision… of urgently needed basic services and humanitarian assistance”. This follows warnings that famine could hit Gaza within weeks. Israel has called allegations it is blocking aid “wholly unfounded”. It has also denied allegations of genocide lodged at the ICJ by South Africa and has blamed the UN for problems with the distribution of aid.The latest ruling by the court in The Hague comes after South Africa asked it to bolster an order issued to Israel in January to take all measures to prevent genocidal acts in Gaza.Although orders issued by the ICJ are legally binding, the court lacks the power to enforce them.Last week, a report by the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification Global Initiative, which is run by the World Food Programme and others, warned that a “catastrophic” situation was developing. It said that all of the 2.2 million people in Gaza were “facing high levels of acute food insecurity” and that famine was projected to hit the north of the territory before the end of May.Gaza starvation could amount to war crime, UN human rights chief tells BBCWhat is famine and why are Gaza and Sudan at risk?In its ruling, the ICJ said Gaza was “no longer facing only a risk of famine” but “famine is setting in” and that, according to UN observers, 31 people, including 27 children, had already died of malnutrition and dehydration.It also noted comments by Volker Türk, the UN’s high commissioner for human rights, who said last week that the “situation of hunger, starvation and famine” was “a result of Israel’s extensive restrictions on the entry and distribution of humanitarian aid and commercial goods, displacement of most of the population, as well as the destruction of crucial civilian infrastructure”.The court said Israel must “take all necessary and effective measures to ensure, without delay, in full co-operation with the United Nations, the unhindered provision at scale… of urgently needed basic services and humanitarian assistance”.The aid most needed included food, water, electricity, fuel, shelter, and clothing as well as hygiene products and medical supplies, it said.The ruling also said Israel must ensure “its military does not commit acts which constitute a violation of any of the rights of the Palestinians in Gaza” under the Genocide Convention.Recent months have seen long queues of aid trucks repeatedly forming as they wait to enter Gaza from Egypt, and accusations levelled at Israel that it is subjecting the deliveries to complex and arbitrary checks.In a filing last week, Israel asked the ICJ not to issue the latest order, saying South Africa’s allegations were “wholly unfounded in fact and law” and “morally repugnant”.It has also dismissed the broader case being brought against it under the Genocide Convention as “baseless”.Israel has further said that Hamas takes much of the aid that enters Gaza and accused the UN of failing to distribute what is left to the civilian population. The current conflict began after the 7 October attack, which saw Hamas-led gunmen storm across the border into Israel, killing around 1,200 people and taking more than 250 others hostage. Of those taken, about 130 remain unaccounted for, at least 34 of whom are presumed dead.Gaza’s Hamas-run health ministry says Israel’s retaliatory campaign has killed at least 32,552 people. Earlier this month, US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said that, of those killed, more than 25,000 were women and children. Related TopicsIsrael-Gaza warIsraelUnited NationsInternational Court of JusticeMore on this storyAt Gate 96 – the new crossing into Gaza where aid struggles to get inPublished3 days agoWhat is the genocide case against Israel?Published30 JanuaryHow much aid is getting into Gaza and how?Published15 MarchTop StoriesSecret papers show Post Office knew case was falsePublished4 hours agoBus plunges off South Africa bridge, killing 45Published6 hours agoTop UN court orders Israel to allow aid into GazaPublished1 hour agoFeaturesWaiting for Evan, Putin’s ‘bargaining chip’ in Russian jailThe Papers: Water bosses a ‘disgrace’ and Easter honours ‘row’Why is Thames Water in so much trouble?Weekly quiz: How much did Kate’s Titanic piece of wood sell for?’We’ve won £80k by entering 50 competitions a day’Could artificial intelligence benefit democracy?Vice, Vice, Baby: Who’ll be Trump’s running mate?AttributionSoundsLife after Pontins swapped tourists for tradespeopleI’m not ashamed of who I am any more, says LionessElsewhere on the BBCThis week’s ‘must watch’ and ‘don’t bother’ showsYour favourite couch critics guide you through the latest programmes on the boxAttributionSoundsA joyous celebration of love, community and equalityTom Allen marks the tenth anniversary of same-sex marriage being legalised in England and WalesAttributioniPlayer’He’s confused popularity with respect’Another chance to listen to Ricky Gervais on Desert Island Discs in 2007AttributionSoundsBruce Lee as you’ve never seen him beforeTen defining pictures throw a unique lens onto an extraordinary lifeAttributioniPlayerMost Read1Bus plunges off South Africa bridge, killing 452Questions raised over Temu cash ‘giveaway’ offer3Water bosses a ‘disgrace’ and Easter honours ‘row’4Man arrested after death of Gogglebox star5Beyoncé’s country album: The verdict6Secret papers show Post Office knew case was false7Tory donor and four Conservative MPs given honours8Charge of £90 to clear problem debt axed for poorest9Easter getaways hit by travel disruption10Dentist chair selfie sends drug trafficker to jail

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BBC HomepageSkip to contentAccessibility HelpYour accountNotificationsHomeNewsSportWeatheriPlayerSoundsBitesizeMore menuMore menuSearch BBCHomeNewsSportWeatheriPlayerSoundsBitesizeCBBCCBeebiesFoodClose menuBBC NewsMenuHomeIsrael-Gaza warCost of LivingWar in UkraineClimateUKWorldBusinessPoliticsCultureMoreTechScienceHealthFamily & EducationIn PicturesNewsbeatBBC VerifyDisabilityWorldAfricaAsiaAustraliaEuropeLatin AmericaMiddle EastUS & CanadaJavier Milei: Argentine leader’s insults trigger diplomats’ expulsionPublished40 minutes agoShareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingImage source, ReutersImage caption, President Milei is famous for his abrasive styleBy Vanessa BuschschlüterBBC NewsColombia is expelling a number of Argentine diplomats in response to insults levelled by the Argentine president against his Colombian counterpart. In a CNN interview, the Argentine leader, Javier Milei, called Colombian President Gustavo Petro a “murdering terrorist”.He also said the Mexican president was “ignorant”.Mr Milei is infamous for his colourful language and abrasive rhetoric.While personal attacks are not uncommon in Latin American politics, Mr Milei surprised many when he attacked Pope Francis last year, calling the pontiff “an imbecile who defends social justice”.While the Pope dismissed the remarks and the two men embraced during a meeting at the Vatican, Latin American politicians have not been as forgiving.Image source, ReutersImage caption, Pope Francis laughed off Mr Milei’s commentsThe CNN interview which has caused the latest stir will be broadcast on Sunday, but the channel has released some clips ahead of transmission. In one of them, Mr Milei suggests that Colombia under left-wing President Petro could deteriorate and come to resemble Venezuela and Cuba.”In Venezuela, there’s carnage, it’s truly unprecedented, same as on that prison island, Cuba,” he tells CNN’s Andrés Oppenheimer. “And there are others who’re going down that road, such as Colombia with Mr Petro,” he adds. “Well, you can’t expect much from someone who was a murdering terrorist, right?” he asks in an apparent reference to Mr Petro’s past as a former rebel fighter. Mr Petro was a member of the now disbanded M-19 guerrilla group in the 1980s. As part of its war against the Colombian state, the group stormed the Palace of Justice in the Colombian capital, Bogotá, in 1985, and held more than 300 people hostage.The security forces lay siege to the building and more than 100 people died in the ensuing battle to retake it from the M-19. The incident is known as “28 hours of terror” in Colombia. But while Mr Petro was a member of the M-19 guerrilla group, he did not take part in the attack on the Palace of Justice. He was in jail at the time for his involvement with the group. Image source, ReutersImage caption, President Petro and his Argentine counterpart are poles apart politically and have clashed in the pastMr Petro has never made a secret out of his past inside the M-19, which demobilised more than 30 years ago. As Colombia’s first left-wing president, he has come in for plenty of criticism at home, but there has been widespread outrage in the Andean country over the comments made by Mr Milei. The foreign ministry said Mr Milei had offended President Petro’s “dignity” and said it would expel a number of Argentine diplomats, without specifying how many.In Mexico, the two candidates vying to replace President Andrés Manuel López Obrador as president in the election in June also came to his defence.They demanded that the Argentine leader treat Mr López Obrador with respect after Mr Milei said in the CNN interview that the fact that the “ignorant” Mexican president had spoken badly of him only flattered him.Mr López Obrador has in the past labelled Mr Milei “a fascist ultra-conservative”. Related TopicsArgentinaAndres Manuel Lopez ObradorDiplomacyMexicoColombiaMore on this storyPope and Milei meet as Argentina gains first female saintPublished11 FebruaryArgentina pulls out of plans to join Brics blocPublished29 December 2023New leader tells Argentina ‘shock treatment’ loomsPublished11 December 2023Top StoriesGaza starvation could amount to war crime, UN human rights chief tells BBCPublished5 hours agoKing tells of ‘great sadness’ at missing Maundy servicePublished1 hour agoDivers recover bodies from Baltimore bridgePublished2 hours agoFeaturesHow do I renew my UK passport and what is the 10-year rule?I’m not ashamed of who I am any more, says LionessCars, coal and gas… key cargo at Baltimore portFather of two among Baltimore bridge victimsWhat are assisted dying, assisted suicide and euthanasia?Tackling deepfakes ‘has turned into an arms race’‘We crowdfunded to help pay our son’s care costs’Why is Thames Water in so much trouble?Bill Nighy on playing an England manager with a differenceElsewhere on the BBCDid The Terminator predict the future correctly?!Beth Singler explores the creation and enduring influence of the film, 40 years after its releaseAttributionSoundsBlowing the lid on a baffling online scamPolly Weston’s determined to get to the bottom of the con involving a £138 dehumidifierAttributionSoundsCan you sort these monarchs into the correct order?Test your memory and reorder ten royal faces, from the earliest to the most recentAttributionBitesizeThe dressing room killing that shook wrestling’Villain of the ring’ Bruiser Brody’s extraordinary life, legacy and deathAttributionSoundsMost Read1Man held over stabbing in front of train passengers2Actress Helen Flanagan reveals psychosis episode3Tributes paid to Gogglebox star after fall death4Harvard removes human skin binding from book5King’s ‘great sadness’ at missing Maundy service6I’m not ashamed of who I am any more, says Lioness7Thames Water boss says bills need to rise by 40%8Divers recover bodies from Baltimore bridge9Angela Rayner insists she has done nothing wrong10Gaza starvation could amount to war crime, UN human rights chief tells BBC

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BBC HomepageSkip to contentAccessibility HelpYour accountNotificationsHomeNewsSportWeatheriPlayerSoundsBitesizeMore menuMore menuSearch BBCHomeNewsSportWeatheriPlayerSoundsBitesizeCBBCCBeebiesFoodClose menuBBC NewsMenuHomeIsrael-Gaza warCost of LivingWar in UkraineClimateUKWorldBusinessPoliticsCultureMoreTechScienceHealthFamily & EducationIn PicturesNewsbeatBBC VerifyDisabilityAsiaChinaIndiaTwo more abusers at J-pop predator’s companyPublished12 hours agoShareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingBy Mobeen AzharBBC NewsThe man in charge of compensating sexual abuse victims of Japan’s most famous pop manager says the scandal goes further than first thought.Noriyuki Higashiyama told the BBC he believes there were two more perpetrators at Johnny Kitagawa’s agency Johnny & Associates.He believes these individuals are still alive.Since a 2023 BBC investigation, nearly 1,000 men have come forward to say they were abused by Kitagawa.Higashiyama told the BBC that an internal investigation by the former company in August 2023 had concluded that two people at Johnny & Associates were believed to have sexually abused talent. He revealed that, to date, he has not contacted the authorities. “From a legal standpoint, I don’t think we have the authority to do that,” Higashiyama says. “But if those involved file a criminal complaint, I imagine we would co-operate as much as possible.”He says that he does not know if the survivors of abuse by the two perpetrators want to pursue criminal proceedings. “I don’t even know who they are,” he says.Image caption, BBC reporter Mobeen Azhar spoke to Smile-Up CEO Noriyuki HigashiyamaJohnny Kitagawa, creator of the Japanese boy band phenomenon, died in 2019. At the time, he was celebrated for his contribution to the country’s pop culture.In the wake of the BBC documentary, an independent inquiry concluded that the music mogul had abused hundreds of boys and young men over a six-decade career.Johnny & Associates was dissolved and replaced by a new talent agency called Starto Entertainment and Smile-Up, a company tasked with processing claims of abuse. Smile-Up appointed three former judges to a victim relief committee to manage the compensation process.Higashiyama, a former actor and Johnny & Associates talent, took on the job as Smile-Up’s CEO. He has himself faced allegations of bullying and sexual abuse, which he denies.Survivors of Kitagawa’s abuse have criticised Smile-Up for having an opaque compensation process and for not acting quickly enough to engage with them. They say it seems to be an ad-hoc system with no defined timeline.Akimasa Nihongi is a former Johnny & Associates talent and joined the agency as a 13-year-old with aspirations of becoming a pop star.He went public with his own experience of abuse when he saw the story reported in 2023. “I feel like there are still issues that are hidden,” he says.Image caption, There is little semblance of justice for victims like Akimasa NihongiFor Akimasa and many more like him, there is little semblance of justice. A lawyer representing survivors of Kitagawa’s abuse described Smile-Up’s process as “a black-box situation”.Smile-Up has itself cast doubt on some of the allegations. Days after being set up, the agency released a statement saying: “We have received information that there are cases in which people, who are most likely not victims, are telling false stories using the testimony of real victims.”Some of the survivors who shared their experiences have faced condemnation and harassment from people online.A woman who did not want to be identified says her husband faced death threats and harassment when he shared his story of being abused by Kitagawa. “He wanted to reveal everything,” she says. “He didn’t want future children to be harmed in the same way.” After he spoke out, his personal details were exposed online.Eventually the woman received a text message from her husband telling her that he’d gone to the mountains. It was there that he ended his life. “When I found him, it was too late,” she says.Smile-Up CEO Noriyuki Higashiyama says that he is aware of this case. “People have freedom of speech,” he says. “I’m not encouraging slander. If it’s possible, I would really like to eliminate online abuse.”Our World: The Shadow of a PredatorAfter the BBC revealed that Johnny Kitagawa, the godfather of J-pop, spent a lifetime sexually abusing young boys in his talent agency, Mobeen Azhar investigates the aftermath of a predator.Watch on BBC News at 03:30 on Saturday March 30 or afterwards on BBC iPlayer (UK Only) Higashiyama says he has spoken personally to almost 200 people who have come forward with claims of abuse. “I hope it will help to mend their hearts, even just a little. I consider that to be my role. My main focus is to meet with survivors.”He admits that he has no formal training or experience in counselling or helping survivors of sexual abuse.Smile-Up is organising and funding counselling for those who have come forward. “We are thinking of doing that indefinitely,” Higashiyama says.Subsequent to revelations in the BBC investigation, Kitagawa’s place in Japanese pop culture has shifted in the public consciousness.Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has faced increasing pressure to reform sexual abuse legislation.The age of consent in Japan shifted from 13 to 16, after multiple rape acquittals in 2019 caused a national outcry. And public discussion following last year’s investigation into Kitawaga has resulted in more men speaking publicly about the abuse they experienced. However, some survivors of abuse feel that despite their testimonies, justice continues to be elusive.Akimasa believes it is important that survivors are supported in reaching closure. In his view, this is something the new incarnation of Johnny & Associates has so far failed to deliver.”I want them to take responsibility. I think this is the biggest post-war sexual assault case in Japan. We shouldn’t let it fade away as if it’s a temporary problem. It’s important to keep a record as part of Japanese history.” If you have been affected by any of the issues raised in this story you can visit BBC Action Line.Related TopicsSexual violenceChild abuseJapanPop musicMore on this storyJapan’s J-pop predator – exposed for abuse but still reveredPublished6 March 2023The dark side of Asia’s pop music industryPublished26 January 2016Top StoriesGaza starvation could amount to war crime, UN human rights chief tells BBCPublished4 hours agoKing tells of ‘great sadness’ at missing Maundy servicePublished2 minutes agoDivers recover bodies from Baltimore bridgePublished1 hour agoFeaturesHow do I renew my UK passport and what is the 10-year rule?I’m not ashamed of who I am any more, says LionessCars, coal and gas… key cargo at Baltimore portFather of two among Baltimore bridge victimsThe Papers: Sewage ‘outrage’ and ‘King calls for kindness’ What are assisted dying, assisted suicide and euthanasia?‘We crowdfunded to help pay our son’s care costs’Tackling deepfakes ‘has turned into an arms race’Bill Nighy on playing an England manager with a differenceElsewhere on the BBCDid The Terminator predict the future correctly?!Beth Singler explores the creation and enduring influence of the film, 40 years after its releaseAttributionSoundsBlowing the lid on a baffling online scamPolly Weston’s determined to get to the bottom of the con involving a £138 dehumidifierAttributionSoundsCan you sort these monarchs into the correct order?Test your memory and reorder ten royal faces, from the earliest to the most recentAttributionBitesizeThe dressing room killing that shook wrestling’Villain of the ring’ Bruiser Brody’s extraordinary life, legacy and deathAttributionSoundsMost Read1Gogglebox star, 40, dies after fall from height2I’m not ashamed of who I am any more, says Lioness3Stone of Destiny takes centre stage at new museum4Harvard removes human skin binding from book5Divers recover bodies from Baltimore bridge6Gaza starvation could amount to war crime, UN human rights chief tells BBC7Thames Water races to find cash as problems worsen8Manhunt after stabbing in front of train passengers9Queen at Maundy service while King sends message10Easter travel warning as millions set to hit roads

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BBC HomepageSkip to contentAccessibility HelpYour accountLiveNotificationsHomeNewsSportWeatheriPlayerSoundsBitesizeMore menuMore menuSearch BBCHomeNewsSportWeatheriPlayerSoundsBitesizeCBBCCBeebiesFoodClose menuBBC NewsMenuHomeIsrael-Gaza warCost of LivingWar in UkraineClimateUKWorldBusinessPoliticsCultureMoreTechScienceHealthFamily & EducationIn PicturesNewsbeatBBC VerifyDisabilityWorldAfricaAsiaAustraliaEuropeLatin AmericaMiddle EastUS & CanadaUN’s top court hears key case on Israeli occupation of the Palestinian TerritoriesPublished3 hours agoShareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingImage source, ReutersImage caption, A man waves a Palestinian flag outside the International Court of JusticeBy Anna HolliganBBC NewsThe UN’s top court, the International Court of Justice (ICJ), is hearing the final arguments in a case challenging Israel’s 56-year occupation of the West Bank and Gaza.The question at the heart of this week’s hearings is: What are the legal consequences of Israel’s occupation of the Palestinian territories? It may not have the drama of recent World Court cases, but leading international lawyer Philippe Sands told the BBC: “In terms of the legal outcomes, and solution that must ultimately be found, this is as significant as it gets.”This case was initiated by a UN General Assembly (UNGA) resolution in December 2022, before the 7 October attacks by Hamas last year, and Israel’s military response in the Gaza Strip. What arguments have been heard?On the opening day of hearings last week, Riad al-Maliki, the Palestinian Authority (PA)’s foreign minister, accused Israel of “colonialism and apartheid” and of violating the Palestinian people’s right to self-determination.He illustrated his presentation using a series of maps appearing to show the dramatic erosion of Palestinian territory.The final picture was shown of the Israeli prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, at the UNGA last September, holding up a map that he called the “new” Middle East in which all traces of Palestinian territory had been removed. “There is no Palestine at all on this map, only Israel, comprised of all the land from Jordan River to the Mediterranean Sea,” Mr al-Maliki told the hearing. “This shows you what the prolonged, continuous Israeli occupation of Palestine is intended to accomplish – the complete disappearance of Palestine and the destruction of the Palestinian people.”Image source, ReutersImage caption, Palestinian Foreign Minister Riad al-Maliki (left) told the hearing Palestinian territory was being eroded by the occupationInternational lawyer Paul S Reichler told the ICJ that permanent occupation is a legal oxymoron. An occupation which continues indefinitely becomes an annexation, he said.Philippe Sands, who was among the PA’s legal team, told the judges: “The right of self-determination… requires that UN member states bring Israel’s occupation to an immediate end. “No aid, no assistance, no complicity, no contribution to forcible actions, no money, no arms, no trade. No nothing.”Israel mulls ceasefire plan as progress reported’Dad, please don’t go out’: The Gazans killed as Israel freed hostagesIsraeli PM ‘missed chance’ to cut off Hamas cashMany countries used their 30-minute presentations to argue that the Palestinian people’s right to self-determination was being violated by Israel’s occupation.Israel declined to take part in the hearings, instead submitting a written statement arguing the proceedings were “harmful” to ongoing efforts to resolve the conflict, because the questions posed by the UN were prejudicial.However, Israel’s closest allies did participate. The United States told the ICJ that an order of withdrawal without security assurances would be detrimental to peace negotiations. It asked the judges to ensure any advisory opinion would serve to reinforce rather than destabilise the prospect of a two-state solution. Image source, ReutersImage caption, Richard Visek, a US state department official, attended the ICJ hearingThe UK went further than any other country, in asking the panel of 15 international judges not to issue an advisory opinion at all, because Israel had not consented to the process.This may in part be linked to another case at the ICJ brought by Mauritius against the UK with regards to the Chagos Islands, in which the UK made the same argument, and lost.A number of countries referred to the Hamas attacks in which about 1,200 people were killed and more than 250 taken to Gaza as hostages as evidence of Israel’s need for security. By extension they argued that any withdrawal of Israeli forces must be accompanied by security assurances.Why do these proceedings matter?If the ICJ issues a non-legally binding advisory opinion, it then goes to the UN General Assembly, which adopts a resolution. That would be significant and could constitute a catalyst for negotiations and set the legal parameters for a future negotiated settlement.If the court’s opinion is that Israel’s occupation is illegal, it will tell all UN bodies and nations they must do nothing to support or contribute to the current situation. Such a ruling could potentially have far-reaching trade implications, but of greatest significance would be the consequences for the legitimacy of Israel’s position. Countries like the US may find it increasingly difficult to continue to support Israel.The current case brought by the UNGA represents the first time since the 1940s that the UN’s highest judicial body has had a chance to address the totality of these issues.Over the past few weeks, some of the ICJ presentations have gone viral on TikTok, reflecting how legal arguments which can often feel remote and disconnected are resonating with audiences in this case, well beyond the ICJ’s Great Hall of Justice.Meanwhile, Human Rights Watch has accused Israel of committing acts amounting to “collective punishment” by ignoring a separate ICJ order to enable aid delivery to Gaza, and thus exposing the 2.3 million Palestinians trapped in Gaza to the prospect of starvation. On Monday, Israeli officials confirmed that a response had been delivered to the ICJ regarding the court’s demand, on 26 January, that Israel report back on a series of steps to prevent genocide from occurring in Gaza.The Israeli government has not yet said what the response contains.Related TopicsIsraelPalestinian territoriesInternational Court of JusticeMore on this storyWhat is the genocide case against Israel?Published30 JanuaryUN’s top court says Israel must prevent genocidePublished26 JanuaryTop StoriesAnderson refuses to apologise for Islamist claimPublished1 hour agoSweden’s bid to join Nato clears final hurdlePublished3 hours ago’Who will call me Dad?’ Tears of Gaza father who lost 103 relativesPublished3 hours agoFeaturesWhat is Nato and why is Sweden joining now?The Papers: Hunt tax cuts warning and ‘from Friend to Traitor’Gaza children search for food to keep families aliveListen: No Apology by Lee Anderson. 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BBC HomepageSkip to contentAccessibility HelpYour accountLiveNotificationsHomeNewsSportWeatheriPlayerSoundsBitesizeMore menuMore menuSearch BBCHomeNewsSportWeatheriPlayerSoundsBitesizeCBBCCBeebiesFoodClose menuBBC NewsMenuHomeIsrael-Gaza warCost of LivingWar in UkraineClimateUKWorldBusinessPoliticsCultureMoreTechScienceHealthFamily & EducationIn PicturesNewsbeatBBC VerifyDisabilityWorldAfricaAsiaAustraliaEuropeLatin AmericaMiddle EastUS & CanadaIsrael-Gaza war: US calls for temporary ceasefire in UN textPublished17 minutes agoShareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingRelated TopicsIsrael-Gaza warImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Rafah is sheltering more than a million people who have been forced to flee other parts of the Gaza StripBy Nada Tawfik and James FitzGeraldBBC News, New York and LondonThe US has proposed a draft resolution at the UN Security Council which calls for a temporary ceasefire in Gaza.It has also warned Israel against invading the overcrowded city of Rafah.The US has previously avoided the word “ceasefire” during UN votes on the war, but President Joe Biden has made similar comments.However, the US plans to veto another draft resolution – from Algeria – which calls for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire.More than a million displaced Palestinians, who represent about half of Gaza’s population, are crammed into Rafah after being forced to seek shelter there.The southern city, which borders Egypt, was home to only 250,000 people before the war.Many of the displaced are living in makeshift shelters or tents in squalid conditions, with scarce access to safe drinking water or food.The UN has issued its own warning that a planned Israeli offensive in the city could lead to a “slaughter”. Its aid chief says civilians in Rafah, “like the entire population of Gaza, are the victims of an assault that is unparalleled in its intensity, brutality and scope”. The UN says women and children continue to be killed in air strikes. The Israeli military has previously insisted it only targets Hamas fighters. Israel launched its operations in Gaza following an attack by Hamas gunmen on southern Israel on 7 October, during which about 1,200 people were killed and more than 240 others taken hostage.The Israeli military campaign has killed 29,000 people in the Palestinian territory, according to the Hamas-run health ministry there.Why are Israel and Hamas fighting in Gaza?Israel indicates March deadline for Rafah offensiveWashington has come under immense international pressure to use its leverage to rein in Israel’s devastating operations, having spent much of the war emphasising its ally’s right to self-defence. While it has vowed to block the Algerian draft, its rival text does register opposition to Israel’s plans. Talks will begin on the US draft this week, but it is not clear when or if the proposal might be put to a vote.Israel would be bound to follow any Security Council resolution, as these are legally binding. This issue distinguishes the Security Council from the General Assembly. It is the first time the US has called for a temporary ceasefire in Gaza at the UN, having vetoed previous resolutions using the word.The US draft also states that a major ground offensive in Rafah would result in more harm to civilians and their further displacement, including potentially into neighbouring countries – a reference to Egypt. It also says such a move would have serious implications for regional peace and security.The draft resolution calls for a temporary ceasefire in Gaza as soon as practicable, echoing remarks by President Joe Biden in his conversations with Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu last week. Mr Netanyahu has so far resisted international pressure to reconsider the plan – vowing to rescue remaining hostages and defeat Hamas throughout Gaza. Israeli war cabinet member Benny Gantz has warned the manoeuvre will be launched unless Hamas frees all its hostages by 10 March. The date marks the start of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting.The Arab group of nations says the Security Council cannot turn a deaf ear to the pleas of the international community demanding a ceasefire. 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BBC HomepageSkip to contentAccessibility HelpYour accountLiveNotificationsHomeNewsSportWeatheriPlayerSoundsBitesizeMore menuMore menuSearch BBCHomeNewsSportWeatheriPlayerSoundsBitesizeCBBCCBeebiesFoodClose menuBBC NewsMenuHomeIsrael-Gaza warCost of LivingWar in UkraineClimateUKWorldBusinessPoliticsCultureMoreTechScienceHealthFamily & EducationIn PicturesNewsbeatBBC VerifyDisabilityWorldAfricaAsiaAustraliaEuropeLatin AmericaMiddle EastUS & CanadaUN top court can rule on Ukraine case against RussiaPublished16 minutes agoShareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingRelated TopicsWar in UkraineImage source, ReutersImage caption, Russian forces are accused of regular shelling of residential buildings in Ukraine, forcing many people to fleeBy Anna Holligan in The Hague & Jaroslav LukivBBC NewsThe UN’s top court has said it has jurisdiction to hear a case brought against Russia by Ukraine.Kyiv brought the case at The Hague-based International Court of Justice (ICJ), days after Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. Kyiv accuses Moscow of falsely using genocide law to justify its brutal invasion which continues. Russia says it intervened in Ukraine to prevent a genocidal attack on ethnic Russians in the eastern Donbas region.Ukrainian representative Anton Korynevych welcomed the decision.”It is important that the court will decide on the issue that Ukraine is not responsible for some mythical genocide which the Russian Federation falsely alleged that Ukraine… has been committing since 2014 in Donbas,” he said.While the case centres on the 1948 Genocide Convention, Kyiv does not accuse Moscow of committing genocide in Ukraine. Instead, it says Russia violated the genocide treaty by resorting to it to justifying the invasion.Ukraine maintains there was no risk of genocide in the east of the country, where it had been fighting Russian-backed forces since 2014. It adds that the genocide treaty does not, in any case, permit an invasion to stop an alleged genocide.Moscow argues Ukraine is using the case as a roundabout way to get a ruling on the overall legality of Russia’s military action and has asked for it to be thrown out.A record 32 states have filed submissions on the issue.More than two dozen European states, as well as Australia and Canada, have backed Kyiv by giving formal statements to the ICJ.On Friday, judges said the ICJ had jurisdiction to rule on Ukraine’s request for the court to declare that Kyiv has not committed genocide.However, judges will not rule on whether Russia’s invasion or recognition of the independence of areas in eastern Ukraine amount to a violation of the Genocide Convention as those claims fall under different international laws. The ruling is an important procedural step, which means the case continues.The 1948 UN Genocide Convention defined genocide as crimes committed “with intent to destroy, in whole or in part, a national, ethnical, racial or religious group, as such”.ICJ rulings are legally binding but cannot be enforced by the court itself.Related TopicsWar in UkraineRussiaThe HagueInternational Court of JusticeUkraineMore on this storyUN court rules Russia broke treaties in UkrainePublished1 day agoUkraine and Russia in legal battle over war motivePublished18 September 2023Top StoriesLive. Brianna Ghey’s murderers jailed for 22 and 20 years for ‘sadistic’ killing’I’ve never felt such grief’ – Brianna Ghey’s mumPublished2 hours agoLive. Clapham attack suspect Ezedi last seen boarding London UndergroundFeaturesWeekly quiz: Who led the Vikings in Shetland’s fire festival?No ordinary backyards… the best garden photos of yearThe teenagers who tried to get away with murderWatch: Footage of Brianna Ghey’s killers being arrested. 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BBC HomepageSkip to contentAccessibility HelpYour accountLiveNotificationsHomeNewsSportWeatheriPlayerSoundsBitesizeMore menuMore menuSearch BBCHomeNewsSportWeatheriPlayerSoundsBitesizeCBBCCBeebiesFoodClose menuBBC NewsMenuHomeIsrael-Gaza warCost of LivingWar in UkraineClimateUKWorldBusinessPoliticsCultureMoreTechScienceHealthFamily & EducationIn PicturesNewsbeatBBC VerifyDisabilityWorldAfricaAsiaAustraliaEuropeLatin AmericaMiddle EastUS & CanadaICJ says Israel must prevent genocide in GazaPublished8 hours agoShareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingRelated TopicsIsrael-Gaza warThis video can not be playedTo play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser.Media caption, Watch: ICJ orders Israel to prevent genocidal actsBy Raffi Berg and Anna HolliganBBC News, London and The HagueThe UN’s top court has ordered Israel to take all measures to prevent genocidal acts in Gaza, but stopped short of telling it to halt the war.The highly anticipated hearing was part of a controversial case brought by South Africa.South Africa had asked the court to order Israel to stop military action straight away pending a decision on whether Israel has committed genocide.Israel has vehemently rejected the accusation as “wholly unfounded”.Friday’s hearing at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) at The Hague was the first time the judges have issued a ruling as part of the case which began two weeks ago. A verdict on the central allegation of genocide is expected to take much longer, possibly years.Although the court did not call for a halt to Israel’s military action, as South Africa had asked it to do, it is being interpreted as a victory for those who support South Africa’s case. The ICJ found it did have jurisdiction on the matter, and decided there was a plausible case under the 1948 Genocide Convention, and that the Palestinian population in Gaza was at real risk of irreparable damage.Israel reined in by ICJ ruling – but will it obey?What is the genocide case against Israel?”For the implementation of the international rule of law, the [ICJ’s] decision is a momentous one,” said South Africa in a statement. It called Friday’s ruling a “significant milestone in the search for justice for the Palestinian people”.The Palestinian foreign minister said the ruling showed that “no state is above the law”, adding it “should serve as a wake-up call for Israel and actors who enabled its entrenched impunity”.Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu did not address the ruling directly but said “Israel’s commitment to international law is unwavering. Equally unwavering is our sacred commitment to defend our country.” He said South Africa’s allegation that Israel was committing genocide was “not only false, it’s outrageous, and decent people everywhere should reject it”.Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant dismissed the ruling, saying Israel “does not need to be lectured on morality in order to distinguish between terrorists and the civilian population in Gaza”.A spokesman for Hamas, the Palestinian group whose unprecedented attack on Israel on 7 October triggered the war, called the outcome “important”, saying it contributed to “isolating Israel”, Reuters news agency reported. The ICJ ordered Israel to take a series of measures against potentially genocidal acts against Palestinians in Gaza. These include measures not only on the battlefield but also against public incitement to genocide. It also ordered Israel to take “immediate and effective measures” to enable the provision of aid to people in Gaza.The court said Israel must report on its compliance to the court within one month.Although orders issued by the ICJ are legally binding, it does not have the power to enforce them. Israel is not expected to commit itself to the orders.More than 26,000 Palestinians – mostly women and children – have been killed in Gaza by Israel’s bombardment since 7 October, Gaza’s Hamas-run health ministry says. Israel launched its offensive after waves of Hamas gunmen burst through the border early that day, killing about 1,300 people – mainly civilians – and taking about 250 others back to Gaza as hostages.Related TopicsIsrael & the PalestiniansIsrael-Gaza warIsraelPalestinian territoriesHamasSouth AfricaInternational Court of JusticeMore on this storyWatch: ICJ orders Israel to prevent genocidal acts. 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BBC HomepageSkip to contentAccessibility HelpYour accountLiveNotificationsHomeNewsSportWeatheriPlayerSoundsBitesizeMore menuMore menuSearch BBCHomeNewsSportWeatheriPlayerSoundsBitesizeCBBCCBeebiesFoodClose menuBBC NewsMenuHomeIsrael-Gaza warCost of LivingWar in UkraineClimateUKWorldBusinessPoliticsCultureMoreTechScienceHealthFamily & EducationIn PicturesNewsbeatBBC VerifyDisabilityWorldAfricaAsiaAustraliaEuropeLatin AmericaMiddle EastUS & CanadaIsrael reined in by ICJ rulings on Gaza – but will it obey?Published3 hours agoShareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingRelated TopicsIsrael-Gaza warImage source, EPAImage caption, The vast majority of Gaza’s population has been displacedBy Paul AdamsBBC Diplomatic CorrespondentThis was not a complete victory for South Africa, or the Palestinians.The ICJ did not order Israel to halt its military campaign – an implied recognition of Israel’s right to self defence in the wake of the Hamas attacks on 7 October last year.But the UN’s highest legal body has recognised that the situation in Gaza is catastrophic.Crucially, it said that situation was “at serious risk of deteriorating further” before the court delivers its final verdict on the charge of genocide, a process that could take years.As a result, it made several demands of Israel, broadly in line with most of the nine “provisional measures” demanded by South Africa.By large majorities the court’s 17 judges ruled that Israel should do everything in its power to avoid killing Palestinians, causing them serious bodily or mental harm, creating intolerable living conditions in Gaza, or deliberately preventing Palestinian births.It also said Israel should do more to “prevent and punish” public incitement to genocide, citing examples by Israel’s president and defence minister.And there was a call for “immediate and effective measures” to address the humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza.Not a call for a ceasefire, then, but a series of demands that, if implemented, would drastically change the nature of Israel’s military campaign in Gaza.Israel vehemently rejects the allegation of genocide, arguing that it is Hamas that’s responsible for putting Palestinian civilians in harm’s way.It says Hamas operates inside and underneath Gaza’s densely populated towns and refugee camps, making it virtually impossible for Israel to avoid killing civilians.And it says that it has gone to great lengths to warn civilians to avoid danger. This video can not be playedTo play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser.Media caption, Watch: ICJ orders Israel to prevent genocidal actsThe belief that Israel has “the most moral army in the world” is one almost universally held by the country’s Jewish citizens.But since early October, Israel’s actions have resulted in the displacement of around 85% of Gaza’s 2.3 million population. Those who flee the fighting seeking refuge in squalid, overcrowded shelters, with dwindling healthcare and grossly inadequate humanitarian supplies.It was clear, soon after the court’s American president Joan Donoghue began speaking, that the urgency of Gaza’s plight was uppermost in the court’s mind and that Israel had not succeeded in its bid to have the entire case thrown out.UN’s top court says Israel must prevent genocideJudge Donoghue delivered a bleak summary of the suffering being experienced by Palestinians in the Gaza Strip. She said the plight of children was “especially heartbreaking”.This is not the court’s final ruling on genocide – that’s likely to take several years.But the measures called for today are designed to offer the Palestinians of Gaza some measure of protection, while the judges consider South Africa’s fundamental charge against Israel.Israel must now decide how to respond. The ICJ’s rulings are binding, but there’s no enforcement mechanism. Israel could choose to ignore the judges altogether.With diplomatic efforts now apparently concentrating on the possibility of a two-month ceasefire, and efforts still being made to improve the flow of aid into the Gaza Strip, Israel may argue that it’s already taking steps to meet the court’s demands.But even if the situation eases – and there’s no sign yet – the fact remains that Israel still stands accused of genocide, a case the ICJ believes is plausible and thus worthy of further detailed consideration.Israel, a country born out of the ashes of the world’s worst example of genocide, must now live under this legal shadow until the court delivers its verdict.Related TopicsIsrael & the PalestiniansIsrael-Gaza warIsraelPalestinian territoriesHamasSouth AfricaInternational Court of JusticeMore on this storyUN’s top court says Israel must prevent genocidePublished6 hours agoUN agency probes claim staff took part in Hamas attackPublished5 hours agoTop StoriesTrump must pay $83.3m for defaming E Jean CarrollPublished23 minutes agoOil tanker on fire after Houthi missile attack, firm saysPublished50 minutes agoIsrael reined in by ICJ ruling – but will it obey?Published3 hours agoFeaturesIsrael reined in by ICJ ruling – but will it obey?’Crying with exhaustion’: How The X Factor was madeCheese, beef, cars: What UK-Canada trade rift meansWhy hermit crabs are ‘wearing’ our plastic rubbishHow many countries still have the death penalty?Weekly quiz: Whose Brits crown did Raye steal?Has the UK seen the last of this winter’s storms?AttributionWeatherThe ‘quiet rebranding’ of divisive Australia DayCancer survivor targeted by trolls for wearing wigElsewhere on the BBCIs a global megachurch manipulating its followers?Panorama investigates such allegations about the Universal Church of the Kingdom of GodAttributioniPlayerTracing the historical origins of British comedy tropesIan Hislop’s on the hunt for the earliest examples of enduring British jokesAttributionSounds60 years of Rolling Stones glory!Global icon Mick Jagger gives us an exclusive glimpse into his life in the bandAttributioniPlayerHow can you defeat your inner saboteurs?Comedy genius Troy Hawke’s award-winning show battles with a new enemy… psychotherapy!AttributionSoundsMost Read1Trump must pay $83.3m for defaming E Jean Carroll2Oil tanker on fire after Houthi missile attack, firm says3The Traitors reveal themselves in reality TV final4Taylor Swift deepfakes spark calls for US legislation5Twins separated and sold at birth reunited by TikTok6Constance Marten’s baby warm, dry and fed, court told7Duchess’s diagnosis prompts skin cancer searches8Israel reined in by ICJ ruling – but will it obey?9’Crying with exhaustion’: How The X Factor was made10King Charles ‘doing well’ after prostate treatment

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