Justin Welby said it was clear to him from many visits in recent decades the ‘system of military rule’ imposed by successive Israeli governments in occupied Palestinian territories was one of ‘systemic discrimination’
The Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby speaks during the annual Lord Mayor's Banquet at Guildhall, in London, U.K. on Nov. 13, 2023.The Church of England’s spiritual head urged governments on Friday to respect the findings of the United Nations top court thatThe International Court of Justice , known as the World Court, said in an advisory opinion last month the occupation should be withdrawn as soon as possible. It is not binding but carries weight under international law.
Justin Welby – who also heads the worldwide Anglican Communion – said in a statement the ICJ opinion had made it clear the occupation is “unlawful” and must end. He did not spell out how governments should react, but said he prayed that U.N. member states would make their actions consistent with the ruling.
The ICJ case stems from a 2022 request for a legal opinion from the United Nations General Assembly that predates the war in Gaza which began in October.
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