Overview

• Australia has not ruled out sanctions on Israeli settlers in response to the ICJ ruling on the illegality of settlements.
• The ICJ's advisory opinion states that Israel's occupation of territories seized in 1967 is unlawful under international law.
• The Australian government is under pressure to take decisive action, including diplomatic measures and sanctions.
• Israeli government officials and settlers have rejected the ICJ ruling, calling it biased and politically motivated.
• The ruling may lead to increased international sanctions and diplomatic efforts to address the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.